Jota Duran Goal Seals Celtic 1-0 Win at Hibernian, Restores Four-Point Lead

Sky Sports · 2026-10-25
Jota Duran Goal Seals Celtic 1-0 Win at Hibernian, Restores Four-Point Lead

Celtic restored their four-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership with a hard-fought 1-0 victory away to Hibernian on Saturday. Jota Duran scored the only goal of the game, finding the net in the second half to secure all three points for the visitors. The result leaves Hibernian rooted to the bottom of the table, deepening their relegation worries as they remain winless in their recent outings. For Celtic, the win reasserts their dominance in the title race after a brief slip, keeping pressure on rivals Rangers. Duran's strike was his fifth league goal of the season, underlining his importance to Brendan Rodgers' side. With the season entering a critical phase, Celtic's ability to grind out results on the road could prove decisive. Hibernian, meanwhile, face a mounting challenge to avoid the drop, with manager Nick Montgomery under increasing scrutiny. The gap between the top and bottom of the table highlights the competitive imbalance, but Celtic will take confidence from this gritty performance as they look to maintain momentum in their pursuit of silverware.