Hogh hits hat-trick as Celtic ease past hapless Kilmarnock
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- Kasper Hogh scored a first-half hat-trick in his first start for Celtic, converting crosses from Giorgos Engels and Liel Duran to open his account for the club.
- Celtic secured a 5-1 victory over Kilmarnock, marking back-to-back wins to start their title defence as new manager Martin O'Neill remained absent due to post-surgery recovery.
- Kilmarnock conceded five goals on the debut of their new grass pitch at Rugby Park, having switched from artificial turf ahead of the match.
- Benjamin Nygren added a goal just after halftime, capitalizing on a mistake by Kilmarnock goalkeeper Max Stryjek who passed the ball directly to him.
- Luke McCowan scored Celtic’s fifth goal moments after coming off the bench, volleying home in the 75th minute following a corner.
Why it matters: Celtic’s emphatic win reinforces their early-season form while exposing Kilmarnock’s defensive fragility—they’ve now conceded nine goals in two matches. The £11m investment in Hogh delivered immediate returns, altering the pressure dynamic around the new signing’s integration.
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