Sunday , 16 August 2026

Ross County FC vs Celtic FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2019-20
Ross County FC
1 – 4
Full Time
Celtic FC
Sun 1 Dec 2019 · 12:00 UTC Global Energy Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 23' Jeremie Frimpong
Liam Fontaine 29' Y
Y 73' Michael Johnston

Overview

Match Preview

Ross County FC vs Celtic FC — Premier League at Global Energy Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee David McGeachie
  • Referee Nick Walsh
  • Referee Dougie Potter
  • Referee

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Celtic FC 2 6
2 St. Mirren FC 2 6
3 Motherwell FC 2 4
4 Heart of Midlothian FC 2 3
5 Dundee FC 2 3
6 St. Johnstone FC 2 3
7 Hibernian FC 2 3
8 Aberdeen FC 2 3
9 Rangers FC 2 1
10 Falkirk FC 2 1
11 Dundee United FC 2 1
12 Kilmarnock FC 2 0

Head-to-Head

1
17
Ross County FC 18 games · Avg 3.5 goals Celtic FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-12-01 Ross County FC 1–4 Celtic FC 2019-10-19 Celtic FC 6–0 Ross County FC

Recent Form

Ross County FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Dec Celtic FC H 1–4 L
23 Nov St. Mirren FC A 1–2 L
09 Nov Aberdeen FC H 1–3 L
02 Nov Hamilton Academical FC A 2–2 D
30 Oct Rangers FC H 0–4 L
26 Oct Hibernian FC A 2–2 D
Celtic FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Dec Ross County FC A 4–1 W
28 Nov Stade Rennais FC 1901 H 3–1 W
23 Nov Livingston FC H 4–0 W
10 Nov Motherwell FC H 2–0 W
07 Nov SS Lazio A 2–1 W
30 Oct St. Mirren FC H 2–0 W

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
72% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Celtic FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Celtic FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Ross County FC is hosting Celtic FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' It looks surprising Celtic FC does not make any changes. Sean Kelly has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
  • 11' The deadlock is broken! Ryan Christie gets on the scoresheet on 11 minutes.
  • 16' Over 16 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 21' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Ross County FC and Celtic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 23' Controversy at the stadium! Jeremie Frimpong argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 24' What an equalizer from Ross Stewart!
  • 29' The referee shows Ross County FC player a Yellow card on 29.
  • 34' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 38' GOAL! Ryan Christie fires home to make it 1-2!
  • 43' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 48' Ross County FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 53' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 58' Supporters expect more eagerness from Michael Johnston, as he is very good at scoring at Global Energy Stadium with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 63' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 64' A change in the Ross County FC ranks — Lee Erwin exits the field as Brian Graham enters on 64.
  • 67' Tom Rogic makes no mistake. The score reads 1-3 and Celtic FC are in front.
  • 72' Celtic FC ring the changes. Tom Rogic has done his job and it is now time for Michael Johnston to step up.
  • 73' What composure from Michael Johnston! The Scotland international strokes it home. 1-4.
  • 73' Celtic FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 76' The supporters are chanting for Leigh Griffiths. He replaces Lewis Morgan on 76 minute.
  • 81' It is a substitution in Celtic FC team. Callum McGregor is replaced by Nir Bitton on 81 minute.
  • 86' The home supporters are growing impatient. Ross County FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • The final score is 1-4.

Lineups

Ross County FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Stuart Kettlewell

Celtic FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Neil Lennon

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
David Turnbull 5
Kyogo Furuhashi 5
Odsonne Edouard 4
Callum McGregor 3
Jordan White 3
Giorgos Giakoumakis 3
Albian Ajeti 3
James Forrest 2

Head to Head

2019-12-01 Ross County FC 1–4 Celtic FC 2019-10-19 Celtic FC 6–0 Ross County FC

Ross County FC Form

2019-12-01 Ross County FC 1–4 Celtic FC L 2019-11-23 St. Mirren FC 2–1 Ross County FC L 2019-11-09 Ross County FC 1–3 Aberdeen FC L 2019-11-02 Hamilton Academical FC 2–2 Ross County FC D 2019-10-30 Ross County FC 0–4 Rangers FC L 2019-10-26 Hibernian FC 2–2 Ross County FC D

Celtic FC Form

2019-12-01 Ross County FC 1–4 Celtic FC W 2019-11-28 Celtic FC 3–1 Stade Rennais FC 1901 W 2019-11-23 Celtic FC 4–0 Livingston FC W 2019-11-10 Celtic FC 2–0 Motherwell FC W 2019-11-07 SS Lazio 1–2 Celtic FC W 2019-10-30 Celtic FC 2–0 St. Mirren FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.03 Ross County FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.64 Celtic FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 70% + Celtic FC to win 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Ross County FC16% Draw20% Celtic FC64%
Actual: Celtic FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 3.67
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 70%
30%
± 3.5 49%
51%
± 4.5 30%
70%

Double Chance

Ross County FC or Draw
36%
Draw or Celtic FC
84%
Ross County FC or Celtic FC
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Ross County FC12% Draw36% Celtic FC52%
Actual: Celtic FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
9%
1 – 2
8.9%
1 – 3
7.7%
1 – 1
7.7%
0 – 3
7.7%
0 – 1
6.5%
1 – 4
Actual
0 – 4
5%
2 – 2
4.5%
2 – 3
4%
0 – 0
3.7%
2 – 1
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Ross County FC

Handicap Ross County FC covers Push Celtic FC covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 3% 96%
-1.5 4% — 96%
-1 4% 8% 88%
-0.5 12% — 88%
+0.5 30% — 70%
+1 30% 21% 50%
+1.5 50% — 50%
+2 50% 20% 30%
+2.5 70% — 30%

Clean Sheet

Ross County FC keeps clean sheet
8% ✓
Celtic FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.