Celtic travel to Ayrshire to take on Kilmarnock in their first away day of the Scottish Premiership season.
The Hoops got off to a good start this season with a 1-0 home win over Dundee in their opener; however, their performance was not one of a side that was keen to reaffirm themselves as the dominant power of Scottish football.
This weekend will see Martin OâNeill return to the dugout despite having spent time in hospital for a âsmall procedureâ.
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Kilmarnock had a more eventful start to their season, having been beaten by newly-promoted St Johnstone in a 4-3 thriller.
The last time these two sides played was in November 2025, when Killie came to Celtic Park and left with a humbling 4-0 loss as Celtic gathered momentum from their faltering start to the season.
When and where is the game?
Celtic will travel to Rugby Park, where they will take on Kilmarnock in their first away trip of this William Hill Premiership season on Sunday, August 9.
What time is kick-off?
Kick-off for Kilmarnockâs tie against Celtic is scheduled for 3.30pm.
How can I watch it?
The Scottish Premiership match between Kilmarnock and Celtic will be available to watch live on Sky Sports Main Event, Football, and Ultra HDR on Sunday, August 9.
Betting odds
Kilmarnock: 11/2
Celtic: 4/11
The Hoops got off to a good start this season with a 1-0 home win over Dundee in their opener; however, their performance was not one of a side that was keen to reaffirm themselves as the dominant power of Scottish football.
This weekend will see Martin OâNeill return to the dugout despite having spent time in hospital for a âsmall procedureâ.
Read more:
Shaun Maloney reveals Celtic boss Martin OâNeill is out of hospital and in âgood formâ
Derry City players must shoulder responsibility in wake of Lynch departure says Michael Duffy
Hibernian snatch late winner to take first-leg lead over Shkendija
Kilmarnock had a more eventful start to their season, having been beaten by newly-promoted St Johnstone in a 4-3 thriller.
The last time these two sides played was in November 2025, when Killie came to Celtic Park and left with a humbling 4-0 loss as Celtic gathered momentum from their faltering start to the season.
When and where is the game?
Celtic will travel to Rugby Park, where they will take on Kilmarnock in their first away trip of this William Hill Premiership season on Sunday, August 9.
What time is kick-off?
Kick-off for Kilmarnockâs tie against Celtic is scheduled for 3.30pm.
How can I watch it?
The Scottish Premiership match between Kilmarnock and Celtic will be available to watch live on Sky Sports Main Event, Football, and Ultra HDR on Sunday, August 9.
Betting odds
Kilmarnock: 11/2
Celtic: 4/11
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