1888-08-21: Celtic 3-1 Dumbarton Athletic, Glasgow Exhibition Cup

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Trivia

  • Played at Exhibition grounds, Kelvinside.
  • Attendance unknown.
  • Celtic’s second competitive match, and this is Celtic’s first competitive match victory.

Review

This match was played on the Exhibition grounds, Kelvinside, before a large turnout of spectators. the Celts held the lead throughout. In the first half they scored three goals in succession.

Just before half-time the Athletic put on a goal. No scoring took place in the second half.

Result:- Celtic, 3 goals; Dumbarton athletic, 1 goal.

Teams

Celtic:-

Goals:-

Dumbarton Athletic:-
McLeod, Watson, Coleman, Henderson, Hartley, Fotheringham, Alex Latta, W Henderson, Campbell, Marshall, Galbraith.

Goal:-

Att:-

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