Historic Victory at Dens Park
On October 19, 2025, Dundee stunned Scottish football by defeating Celtic 2–0 at Dens Park, marking their first home league victory over the Hoops in 37 years. The win also handed Celtic their first league defeat of the season, ending their previously unbeaten run and delighting the home crowd.
Key Moments and Match Action
The game started with a brief delay as Celtic supporters protested, throwing tennis balls and oranges onto the pitch. Dundee opened the scoring in the 18th minute when Clark Robertson powered a header into the net. The lead was doubled before halftime after Cameron Congreve’s cross deflected off Celtic defender Cameron Carter-Vickers. Celtic struggled to break through Dundee’s organized defense, and a 72nd-minute penalty in their favor was overturned by VAR, confirming the ball struck Paul Digby’s face rather than his hand.
Reactions and League Impact
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers expressed his disappointment, criticizing his team’s performance in the final third and stressing the importance of their upcoming matches, including a key fixture against Hearts. Dundee manager Steven Pressley praised his squad’s resilience and discipline. The victory moves Dundee out of the relegation zone while leaving Celtic five points behind league leaders Hearts, increasing the pressure on the Hoops in the title race.
