Celtic’s 2025–26 pre-season offered a mix of results, performances, and takeaways as Brendan Rodgers put his side through a challenging and euro-trotting summer schedule…
Auston Trusty of Celtic FC (C) celebrates after scores the first goal during Como Cup match played between Al-Ahli and Celtic FCat Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on July 26, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)
With friendlies in Scotland, Ireland, Portugal, and Italy, fans were given a glimpse into tactical tweaks, individual development, and areas that still need reinforcement ahead of the new campaign.
Queen’s Park 0-1 Celtic
Brendan Rodgers and his Celtic coaching staff/ Queen’s Park 0-1 Celtic. 4 July 2025. Photo by Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)
The Hoops kicked off their pre-season on 4 July against Queen’s Park at Lesser Hampden. Played in front of a small crowd, the match served primarily as a fitness-building exercise and squad workout. Celtic emerged with a comfortable win, but it was an outing predominately for the young ‘uns with a smattering of first team players as Johnny Kenny grabbed the only goal with an assist from Mitchell Frame.
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