Dundee Football Club will face Celtic in the title defence opener, with the Celts seeking to raise the title flag for the fifth successive season at Celtic Park. The traditional Training Gallery still goes ahead pre-match on a Friday as the Celts went through their routines at their Lennoxtown base ahead of the game against Dundee. The match kicks off the defence of Celtic's title, with the team looking to maintain their dominance in the Premiership. Dundee Football Club, on the other hand, will be looking to cause an upset and spoil Celtic's title defence plans.
What's at stake for Dundee Football Club?
Dundee Football Club will be looking to cause an upset and spoil Celtic's title defence plans, but they face a tough task against a strong Celtic team. The team will need to be at their best to take on the Celts and come away with a positive result.
Celtic's title defence plans
Celtic will be looking to maintain their dominance in the Premiership and raise the title flag for the fifth successive season. The team has a strong squad and will be looking to use their experience to take on Dundee Football Club and come away with a win.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way)
Dundee Football Club finished 9th in the Premiership last season, with 33 points from 33 games. They have a goal difference of -19 and have scored 34 goals this season, conceding 53.
Title race
Celtic are 37 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian in the title race, but they will be looking to close the gap with a win against Dundee Football Club.
What comes next?
The match between Celtic and Dundee Football Club will be a crucial one in the title defence, with both teams looking to take all three points. The match will be played on Monday, August 3rd, 2026, at 19:30.
