Celtic open title defence at home to Dundee on 3 August

Season opener set: Dundee at home on 3 August

The fixtures are out. Celtic start the 2026–27 Scottish Premiership campaign at home to Dundee on Sunday, 3 August (2). A chance to set the tone early under Martin O'Neill and get the title defence rolling at Celtic Park.

Sutton: £50m needed to stay ahead

Chris Sutton is not holding back. He says Celtic may need to spend more than £50m this summer to retain the Premiership title and compete in the Champions League (1). That is a serious number, and it comes at a time when O'Neill is hunting attacking reinforcements, with FC Aarau striker Elias Filet among the targets.

Johnston delivers at the World Cup

Alistair Johnston put in a standout performance for Canada in their 1–1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The right-back will return to Celtic with confidence after showing his quality on the biggest stage.

Goalkeeper target slips away

One that got away. Celtic missed out on a goalkeeper target, with Derek McInnes linked in the latest transfer gossip (3). No name confirmed, but the club will need to move on to other options.

Sources

  • 1. news.sky.com — Sutton: Celtic need £50m summer overhaul
  • 2. bbc.com — Calvin Harris & Commonwealths force Monday start to Celtic's title defence
  • 3. bbc.com — Hearts look overseas for new head coach - gossip
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