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Kilmarnock 2-3 Celtic - Araujo 97th Minute Winner

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February 15, 2026
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Updated Feb 15, 2026

Key Takeaways

  • • Celtic escaped with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Kilmarnock in stoppage time
  • • Julián Araujo scored the winner in the 97th minute after Kilmarnock had taken an early lead
  • • Celtic dominated possession at 61.4% and outshot the hosts 24-17

Kilmarnock, Scotland — Celtic snatched a dramatic late victory at The BBSP Stadium, with Julián Araujo's 97th-minute strike completing a comeback win in Scottish Premiership action.

Kilmarnock started brightly, racing to a 2-0 lead inside the opening half-hour. Tyreece John-Jules opened the scoring in the 21st minute before Joe Hugill doubled the advantage seven minutes later, stunning the visitors.

Celtic responded after the break with three unanswered goals. Sebastian Tounekti pulled one back in the 56th minute, then Benjamin Nygren leveled the match in the 64th minute. With the match appearing headed for a draw, Araujo struck deep into stoppage time to secure all three points for the visitors.

GOALS:- 21' Tyreece John-Jules - Kilmarnock- 28' Joe Hugill - Kilmarnock- 56' Sebastian Tounekti - Celtic- 64' Benjamin Nygren - Celtic- 90+7' Julián Araujo - Celtic

STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Kilmarnock: Joe Hugill - Goal, strong first-half performance- Celtic: Julián Araujo - Dramatic winner, composed finish

KEY STAT: Celtic controlled possession with 61.4% of the ball and registered 24 shots compared to Kilmarnock's 17, with 10 shots on target to the hosts' seven.

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