Kilmarnock were overwhelmed by Celtic in a 5-1 defeat at Rugby Park, as Kasper Høgh's first-half hat-trick extended the Hoops' perfect start to the Premiership season. The loss leaves Kilmarnock 12th in the table with 0 points from 2 games, having conceded 9 goals while scoring just 4.
Celtic dominated from the opening minute, with Høgh heading home after just 64 seconds. The Danish forward added two more before halftime, completing his hat-trick with a diving header. Benjamin Nygren made it 4-0 early in the second half, capitalising on a poor pass from Kilmarnock goalkeeper Maksymilian Stryjek. Michael Schjønning-Larsen pulled one back for Killie in the 55th minute, but Luke McCowan restored Celtic's five-goal advantage with 20 minutes remaining.
Why it matters for Kilmarnock
The defeat leaves Kilmarnock rooted to the bottom of the Premiership table with 0 points from 2 games, having lost both matches. They have conceded 9 goals and scored just 4, leaving them 6 points behind leaders Celtic. The heavy loss will raise concerns about their defensive frailties, particularly after shipping 5 goals at home.
Kilmarnock will look to bounce back when they face Aberdeen away on 5th September. The Dons currently sit 8th in the table, making it a key early-season fixture for Neil McCann's side. Meanwhile, Celtic will aim to maintain their perfect start when they take on Hearts next weekend.
