If you are searching for the Celtic F.C. vs Falkirk F.C. standings, you probably want to know two things: where each club sits in the Scottish Premiership right now, and how far apart they are. This guide covers both. It also explains how the table works, how the two sides have fared against each other, and which fixtures could change the picture in the weeks ahead. The figures below reflect the table after the matches played up to 20 September 2026, which is the latest round completed at the time of writing.
Celtic vs Falkirk in the Premiership Table Right Now
Celtic lead the 2026-27 Scottish Premiership, while Falkirk are in 11th place in the 12-team division. After seven games each, Celtic have 18 points from six wins and one defeat, and Falkirk have 6 points from one win, three draws and three defeats. The gap between them is 12 points, which is already large this early in the season.
| Celtic | Falkirk | |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 1st | 11th |
| Played | 7 | 7 |
| Won | 6 | 1 |
| Drawn | 0 | 3 |
| Lost | 1 | 3 |
| Goals for | 14 | 6 |
| Goals against | 4 | 9 |
| Goal difference | +10 | -3 |
| Points | 18 | 6 |
| Points per game | 2.57 | 0.86 |
Celtic’s only defeat so far came in the first Old Firm match of the season, a 1-0 loss to Rangers at Celtic Park on 20 September. That result narrowed the gap at the top, and Rangers are second on 16 points, two behind Celtic. Heart of Midlothian are third on 13 points.
Falkirk have found the start of the season harder. Their one win came against Heart of Midlothian, a 2-1 home victory on 15 September, and they have drawn away at Dundee United and St Johnstone. Kilmarnock are directly below them in 12th place on 5 points, so Falkirk are only one point clear of the bottom spot.
How the Scottish Premiership Table Is Decided
The league table follows a simple system. A win earns three points, a draw earns one point, and a defeat earns none. If two or more clubs finish level on points, the tie is settled by goal difference first, then by goals scored, and after that by the head-to-head record between the clubs involved.
The season also has an unusual structure that affects how you should read the standings. Each of the 12 clubs plays the others three times, which adds up to 33 matches. The league then splits into two groups of six, and each club plays the other five in its group once more. That makes 38 games per club and 228 matches across the whole competition.
This is why a mid-season table is only a partial picture. A club that sits 11th after seven games still has 31 matches left, and its final position depends heavily on whether it lands in the top six or the bottom six at the split.
What Is at Stake at Each End of the Table
Celtic are chasing a sixth consecutive league title. They won the 2025-26 championship on the final day of the season, beating Heart of Midlothian 3-1 at Celtic Park on 16 May 2026. That win gave them their fifth successive Premiership title and a record 56th Scottish league title overall. They finished on 82 points, two ahead of Hearts, and a strong home record has been a big part of that success.
Falkirk are playing for survival and stability. The club finished 6th in 2025-26 with 49 points, a solid result for a side returning to the top flight, and it earned them a place in the top six after the split. The 2026-27 season is now about repeating that achievement. The bottom of the table matters, because the club finishing 12th is relegated to the Championship, while the club finishing 11th goes into a play-off against Championship opposition.
Head-to-Head: Celtic vs Falkirk Results
Celtic have dominated recent meetings between the two clubs. They have won all five of their most recent league matches against Falkirk, scoring 12 goals and conceding 2.
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Celtic vs Falkirk, 29 October 2025 | Celtic 4-0 |
| Falkirk vs Celtic, 14 January 2026 | Celtic won 1-0 away |
| Celtic vs Falkirk, 1 February 2026 | Celtic 2-0 |
| Celtic vs Falkirk, spring 2026 (after the split) | Celtic 3-1 |
| Celtic vs Falkirk, 29 August 2026 | Celtic 2-1 |
The most recent meeting was played at Celtic Park on 29 August 2026, and Celtic won 2-1. It was the closest of the five games in terms of the scoreline, along with the 1-0 win at Falkirk in January. Even so, Falkirk have never been level with Celtic on the final whistle in this run.
Upcoming Fixtures That Will Move the Standings
There were no Premiership matches on the weekends of 26-27 September or 3-4 October, because of the international break, so the table you see now will stay the same until the league returns on 10 October. Celtic’s next league match is away at Motherwell on 11 October. Falkirk begin the new round at home to Dundee on 10 October, then travel to Hibernian on 17 October and host Kilmarnock on 24 October.
The next Celtic vs Falkirk match is a Premiership fixture at Falkirk Stadium on Sunday 1 November 2026, with a 1pm kick-off. Falkirk’s club website confirmed that the game was moved from Saturday 31 October so that it could be shown live on Sky Sports. Falkirk’s home ground holds 7,937 people, and Celtic Park holds 60,411, so this trip gives the home side a very different atmosphere from the last meeting. The third and final league meeting of the pre-split season is scheduled for Celtic Park in late January 2027.
Form and Key Details Behind the Numbers
Celtic’s start has been built on goals. They have scored 14 in seven games, including a 5-1 away win at Kilmarnock on 9 August in which Kasper Høgh scored a hat-trick. Høgh, Camilo Durán and Benjamin Nygren each have three league goals so far, and Durán was named the Premiership Player of the Month for August. Martin O’Neill is the Celtic manager and Callum McGregor is the captain.
Falkirk are managed by John McGlynn, with Coll Donaldson as captain. Their main challenge this season has been scoring, with only six goals in seven matches. Their defence has been more resilient than the goals-against column suggests, as they have drawn 0-0 with Motherwell and kept a clean sheet through goalkeeper Scott Bain in that game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Celtic in the Scottish Premiership table?
Celtic are first with 18 points from seven games, two points ahead of Rangers.
Where is Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership table?
Falkirk are 11th with 6 points from seven games, one point above Kilmarnock.
How many points separate Celtic and Falkirk?
The gap is 12 points, and the goal difference gap is 13, with Celtic on +10 and Falkirk on -3.
When do Celtic and Falkirk play next?
They meet at Falkirk Stadium on Sunday 1 November 2026, with a 1pm kick-off, live on Sky Sports.
When does the league split into a top six and a bottom six?
The split takes place after 33 matches, which is after the final pre-split fixtures on 10 April 2027.
Final Thoughts
The Celtic vs Falkirk standings tell a clear story at this stage of the season. Celtic are setting the pace and looking to extend their run of titles, while Falkirk are trying to climb out of the bottom two and secure another season in the top flight. Because the table will not change until the league restarts on 10 October, the most useful thing to watch is how each club’s next few matches shape their positions before they meet again on 1 November.
Disclaimer
League standings, fixtures, kick-off times and broadcast details can change after every match round, and matches may be moved or postponed. The figures in this article reflect the situation as of 28 September 2026. For the most accurate and current information, please check the official SPFL website or the clubs’ own channels. This article is written for information purposes only and is not affiliated with Celtic F.C., Falkirk F.C. or the SPFL.