| Match Pictures | Matches: 1887 1888 1889 | 1887-1900 |
Trivia
- Played on Neutral Ground at Exhibition Grounds, Kelvinside.
- Before 4,000 spectators.
- Celtic’s first tournament, and Celtic’s first competitive match.
- Celtic’s first game away from old Celtic Park.
- Possibly last Celtic match for Charlie Gorevin who had also played in Celtic’s inaugural match.
Review
In retrospect, a major day for Celtic as the club makes its competition debut.
Bolstered by a number of already established stars from Scottish football, the First Team earn a draw v Abercorn (team from Paisley).
Small steps like this are the beginnings for any long journey.
Teams
Abercorn:-
Goal:- Unknown.
Celtic:-
Dunning, McLaren, Jas Coleman, McKeown, Kelly, Gallagher, Gorevin, Johnny Coleman, Groves, McCallum, Madden.
Goal:- Unknown.
Att:- 4,000.
Articles
- Match Report(see below)
Pictures
- Match Pictures
Articles
Dundee Courier 30th July 1888
Glasgow Herald 30th July 1888
Glasgow Herald 2nd August 1888
