Kasper Hogh hat-trick leads Celtic to 5-1 rout of Kilmarnock
Record signing Hogh scores three goals on his competitive debut as Celtic thrash Kilmarnock in Scottish Premiership.
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Kasper Hogh, Celtic's £11m summer signing from Bodo/Glimt, scored a hat-trick in his competitive debut to lead Celtic to a dominant 5-1 victory over Kilmarnock on 9 August 2026. Manager Martin O'Neill was absent due to post-surgery recovery, with assistant Shaun Maloney taking charge. The result gave Celtic two wins in their opening two league matches while Kilmarnock conceded nine goals across their first two games.
- Kasper Hogh scored three first-half goals in his competitive Celtic debut, silencing early criticism after an underwhelming performance against Dundee.
- Celtic's £11m summer signing demonstrated clinical finishing and movement in the penalty box despite playing on an unfamiliar grass pitch at Rugby Park.
- Kilmarnock's defensive vulnerabilities were exposed, conceding nine goals across their opening two league matches under new manager Neil McCann.
- Celtic won 5-1 without manager Martin O'Neill, who was recovering from surgery with assistant Shaun Maloney in charge.
How it unfolded
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Reaction Pundit analysis of Hogh performance
Sky Sports pundit Aiden McGeady praised Hogh's display, noting his movement, hold-up play, and unselfish runs beyond his three goals.
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Event McCowan adds fifth goal
Luke McCowan scored Celtic's fifth goal in the 75th minute moments after coming on as a substitute, volleying in from a corner.
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Event Kilmarnock pulls one back
Michael Schjonning-Larsen scored in the 56th minute to make it 4-1, though Kilmarnock's defensive troubles continued.
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Event Nygren scores fourth after keeper error
Benjamin Nygren scored Celtic's fourth goal in the 47th minute after goalkeeper Max Stryjek inexplicably passed the ball directly to him.
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Event Hogh completes hat-trick
Hogh headed home his third goal in the 35th minute from a Duran cross, completing a first-half hat-trick.
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Event Hogh scores second goal
Kasper Hogh doubled Celtic's lead in the 33rd minute after Kilmarnock failed to clear, with Hogh firing past goalkeeper Max Stryjek.
What people are saying verbatim
“He's a really refreshing character. Today, I think he was fantastic.”
Aiden McGeady, Sky Sports pundit · Sky Sports · Aug 8
“It wasn't just his goals and his movement in the penalty box, he could have scored four or five, it was his hold-up play and his unselfish runs as well.”
Aiden McGeady, Sky Sports pundit · Sky Sports · Aug 8
“I'm absolutely delighted that he's managed to answer some critics after his first game. A lot of cause for optimism.”
Aiden McGeady, Sky Sports pundit · Sky Sports · Aug 8