Match report
Celtic vs Utrecht — the facts
Celtic beat Utrecht 4–2 (half-time 3–1).
Celtic met Utrecht in the UEFA Europa League (League Stage - 8). Kick-off was Thursday, 29 January 2026, 20:00 UTC at Celtic Park. Referee: Mohammad Al-Emara.
Team pages: Celtic · Utrecht · UEFA Europa League
Key moments
- 6' Goal: Benjamin Nygren (assist: Kieran Tierney) — 1–0
- 10' Goal (own goal): Nick Viergever (assist: Benjamin Nygren) — 2–0
- 19' Goal (penalty): Arne Engels — 3–0
- 44' Goal: Dani de Wit (assist: Niklas Vesterlund) — 3–1
- 62' Goal: Adrian Blake (assist: Gjivai Zechiël) — 3–2
- 66' Goal: Auston Trusty (assist: Arne Engels) — 4–2
Starting line-ups
Celtic (4-4-2)
Utrecht (4-2-3-1)
About this match
On this page: the Celtic vs Utrecht final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this UEFA Europa League fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Celtic and Utrecht team pages or the UEFA Europa League page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Celtic vs Utrecht?
Celtic beat Utrecht 4–2 (half-time 3–1).
›Who scored in Celtic vs Utrecht?
Benjamin Nygren (6') for Celtic; Nick Viergever (10') (own goal) for Celtic; Arne Engels (19') (penalty) for Celtic; Dani de Wit (44') for Utrecht; Adrian Blake (62') for Utrecht; Auston Trusty (66') for Celtic.
›Where can I watch Celtic vs Utrecht highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Celtic vs Utrecht; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.