Cvancara makes mark as Celtic beat Falkirk to go second
Tomas Cvancara marks his home debut with the breakthrough goal as Celtic hold off a stubborn Falkirk challenge to move second in the Scottish Premiership.
www.bbc.comHere’s the latest on Celtic FC vs Falkirk based on recent public reports.
Key recent results
- Celtic 2-0 Falkirk (1 February 2026): Tomas Cvancara scored on his home debut; Celtic moved to within six points of Hearts, reclaiming second place in the Scottish Premiership.[2][5]
- Celtic 4-0 Falkirk (29 October 2025): Martin O'Neill’s return as interim manager helped Celtic to a convincing win; the result kept them within sight of the league leaders.[1][3]
Context and upcoming fixtures
- Celtic’s recent league position places them close to Hearts and ahead of Rangers in the table depending on goal difference, with multiple matches still to play in the campaign.[4][5][2]
- A League Cup semi-final against Rangers and other domestic fixtures have been highlighted as crucial in maintaining momentum for Celtic’s title challenge.[1]
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Citations:
- Celtic 2-0 Falkirk details and Cvancara goal:[5][2]
- 29 Oct 2025 Celtic 4-0 Falkirk, O’Neill return:[3][1]
- General context on standings and recent results:[4][5]