Falkirk Stun Celtic 2-1 for First Win Over Hoops in 19 Years

Falkirk delivered a stunning Scottish Premiership upset on Sunday, defeating Celtic 2-1 at the Falkirk Stadium to claim their first victory over the Glasgow giants in 19 years. Goals from Aidan Nesbitt and Liam Henderson overturned an early deficit after Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi had opened the scoring, sparking wild celebrations among the home support. The result ends a long winless run against Celtic that stretched back to 2006 and marks a major milestone for Falkirk, who were promoted back to the top flight this season. For Celtic, the loss is a significant blow in the title race, leaving them trailing leaders Rangers by two points with just five matches remaining. The Hoops had dominated possession but struggled to break down a resolute Falkirk defense, and manager Brendan Rodgers admitted his side 'lacked cutting edge' in the final third. Falkirk's John McGlynn hailed his players' 'immense character' and said the win shows they belong at this level. The victory moves Falkirk up to ninth place, seven points clear of the relegation playoff spot, and gives them renewed belief ahead of a crucial run-in. Celtic, meanwhile, must regroup quickly with a Scottish Cup semi-final against Aberdeen looming next weekend.