Celtic FC edged a thrilling 3-2 away victory against Kilmarnock in a Scottish Premiership clash at Rugby Park on February 15, 2026. The match result keeps the pressure on at the top of the league as Celtic survived a late scare to claim all three points. Kilmarnock took a surprise early lead, capitalizing on a defensive error to go 1-0 up. Celtic responded with two quick goals before halftime to turn the game around. The visitors extended their lead to 3-1 early in the second half with a superb individual effort. Kilmarnock refused to lie down, pulling a goal back with ten minutes to go to set up a tense finale, but Celtic held on. The key incident was a potential penalty claim for Kilmarnock waved away by the referee in the closing stages, sparking controversy. This win was crucial for Celtic's title hopes, keeping them within touching distance of the league leaders, while Kilmarnock's brave performance yielded no points.