# Are Celtic club in regression amid run of six defeats in 10?

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/are-celtic-club-in-regression-amid-run-of-six-defeats-in-10/
- Published: 2026-11-01T17:34:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-01T18:20:56+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmvg7d1xl8epo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Art, Culture, Entertainment, Geopolitics, Politics, Sport, TV

## Key points

- Celtic have lost six of their past 10 matches.
- They remain four points clear at the top.
- O’Neill says last season’s position was worse.

## Summary

Celtic’s 2-1 defeat by Falkirk has intensified concern about the team’s form and direction, with former striker Chris Sutton describing the club and side as being in regression. It was their sixth defeat in 10 matches across all competitions, although they remain top of the Scottish Premiership.

Celtic dominated several measures, including shots (24 to six), shots on target (nine to two) and possession, but Falkirk’s goalkeeper Scott Bain made key saves and the hosts scored twice. Former players also pointed to injuries, age and declining form among established Celtic players. Martin O’Neill said Celtic were in a better position than at the same point last season; upcoming matches against Besiktas and Rangers could add pressure, with Rangers and Hearts able to close the four-point gap through games in hand.

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