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Match Preview: Celtic v Aberdeen

Aberdeen make the trip to Glasgow on Wednesday to face the current holders, Celtic at Parkhead. This is a tie which Celtic have had full dominance in, and have done for years. Aberdeen had a tough campaign, with Jimmy Thelin seeing the exit door in January, before Peter Leven took charge until the end of the season, and the Dons now have Stephen Robinson in charge as they look to get back into Europe. For Celtic, they also had a horror start, which saw Rodgers depart very soon into the season, with Martin O’Neill taking charge on a temporary basis before Wilfried Nancy came in, which didn’t go well at all, although he did manage to defeat Aberdeen at Celtic Park. Nancy was quickly sacked, with Martin O’Neill returning to eventually lead Celtic to the title after a dramatic final day, which saw Hearts top of the league going into it, but a 3-1 win for Celtic meant Martin O’Neill’s men secured the title. It hasn’t been an amazing start to their season despite making it into the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals. In terms of league duty, Aberdeen have picked up just one win in their opening three games, which came all the way back on matchday one, defeating Hearts 2-1 at Pittodrie in a tie which the home team always seem to win. Aberdeen also lost 2-0 at Dens Park to Dundee, as well as, most recently, a 1-0 defeat to Rangers courtesy of a Lawrence Shankland penalty. For Celtic, they are unbeaten in league business so far, as they defeated Steven Pressley’s men 1-0 in Glasgow on flag night, before beating Kilmarnock heavily 5-1 at Rugby Park, with a most recent 2-1 win over Falkirk in Glasgow. Celtic are also in the last eight of the League Cup, after cruising to victory at Tannadice in a 4-0 away win. Martin O’Neill’s side have had a very poor campaign in Europe, however — although they did win 3-0 at home to LASK, you’d think that would be perfect, and it got even better as Callum McGregor put his side four to the good, but it only went downhill from there as Celtic went on to lose 5-1 on aggregate and drop down to the Europa League, where they will face Ferencváros, SL Benfica, Celta Vigo, Beşiktaş, Torreense, Marseille and Union Saint-Gilloise. As mentioned earlier, Celtic have been in control of this tie, with the last time Aberdeen defeated Celtic being in 2025 in the Scottish Cup final, as Aberdeen took the Scottish Cup back up to the Granite City to stop the treble. But in the league, Aberdeen haven’t been able to come away as winners since May 2018, with Andrew Considine striking on the final day of the season to beat Rangers to second place — a game many fans believe Celtic let the Pittodrie side win, to ensure the Ibrox side didn’t get second. Celtic have found the net 17 times in their last 5 league meetings with the Dons, who have only found the target four times in those 5 meetings. Celtic are also in fine form in terms of goals, with 15 scored in their last 5, and former Bodø/Glimt man Kasper Hogh the top goalscorer (3). Aberdeen themselves have netted 8 goals in the past five outings, with Kevin Nisbet Aberdeen’s joint-top goalscorer (1). Aberdeen will welcome back Mats Knoester to their backline, but Brad Lyons remains out for their trip to the East End of Glasgow, and for Celtic, they seem to be without Alistair Johnston and Kasper Hogh, as well as Callum Osmand, who left on crutches after their win over Falkirk.

August 31, 2026

Aberdeen 0-1 Rangers: Shankland Strike Eases Pressure on McInnes

Aberdeen 0-1 Rangers Shankland (69′ pen) Lawrence Shankland’s second-half penalty eased the pressure on under-fire Rangers as they secured a crucial three points at Pittodrie. In a game lacking quality, the Rangers captain stayed cool to convert his right-footed spot-kick high past Marius Müller after Dan Happe lunged in on Djeidi Gassama in the 69th minute. Aberdeen looked to have fought their way back into the match when Kevin Nisbet headed home in the 82nd minute. However, Derek McInnes and his side breathed a sigh of relief when an on-field review ruled that Nisbet had pushed Dujon Sterling moments before turning the ball into the net. McInnes got the response he needed following Rangers’ midweek exit from Europe against FK Jablonec. Having picked up their first win of the campaign, Rangers will look to build momentum during another tough away fixture at the Falkirk Stadium on Wednesday. Aberdeen: Muller, Cadden, Mayo, Happe, Guinness-Walker, Aremu, Ronan (Mouloua 73′) Yogane (Armstrong 46′) Olusanya, Ntelo (Smith 63′) Nisbet. Rangers: Pandur, Sterling, Fernandez, Makhanya, Penrice (Nedeljkovic 72′) Neil, Devlin, Minsu (Yokota 72′) Curtis (Godfrey 86′) Gassama, Shankland (Naderi 86′)

August 30, 2026

Match Preview: Aberdeen vs Rangers

Aberdeen welcome Rangers to Pittodrie on Sunday, as Derek McInnes returns to his former home. It’s always an exciting clash when these two sides meet, and we may be in store for a classic in the Granite City. Last campaign was a very disappointing one for Aberdeen, as they ended the season ninth in the league, as well as suffering some horror results on the European stage. For Rangers, meanwhile, they ended up third, with Hearts grabbing second on a dramatic final day in Glasgow. Overall, it was a very poor season for the Ibrox side, which saw Russell Martin sacked after a horror spell in Govan, with Danny Röhl taking over — he has since left for RB Salzburg — before former Hearts boss Derek McInnes took charge in the dugout. Aberdeen have had an alright start to the season, winning five from five in the League Cup group stages, as you’d really expect, and beginning the campaign with a 2-1 win over Hearts, with two late goals sealing Hearts’ fate. Aberdeen then put up a horrible display with a 2-0 defeat at Dens to Dundee, but came out for revenge, winning 3-0 over Steven Pressley’s men in the League Cup. Rangers, meanwhile, began their season with a 1-1 draw away at Tannadice, one the hosts could easily have won. They then went on to be knocked out of the Europa League by Jagiellonia, in the same week that also included a 2-1 home defeat to Hibs. They have won their last two, however, battering St Mirren 5-1 in the League Cup, as well as a slim 1-0 win over Jablonec in the Conference League, with the tie to be decided tomorrow evening. The last meeting between the sides was back in March at Ibrox, with Danny Röhl’s men overcoming the Dons 4-1 at the time, while the last Pittodrie clash ended in a 2-0 defeat for Aberdeen, with Aasgaard and James Tavernier both getting goals. Aberdeen have just one win in their last seven meetings with the Ibrox side, which came back in October 2024, when Shayden Morris scored the winning goal during Aberdeen’s impressive run in the 2024/25 season. Aberdeen, as it stands, sit one place above Rangers, with two points separating the two sides. Aberdeen have been on fire in front of goal, scoring 12 in their last five, and new signing Marius Müller ranks third for the most saves in the league. Rangers have netted 9 goals in their last five, with Emmanuel Fernández leading in terms of chances created. Sunday’s meeting will be the 150th time these two sides have faced off at Pittodrie, with 43 wins for the Dons, 53 draws, and 54 wins for the Ibrox outfit. It’ll certainly be a game to keep an eye on, and as we all know, these sides are far from friends. Adding to the rivalry, Rangers have four former Dons in their ranks, with Connor Barron, Ross McCrorie, Lawrence Shankland, and Bojan Miovski all now at Rangers — and, not to forget, Rangers boss Derek McInnes also used to manage the Dons.

August 26, 2026

Peter Ambrose Departs Aberdeen for Switzerland

Aberdeen have this afternoon confirmed the departure of Peter Ambrose, with the striker joining Swiss side Neuchâtel Xamax Football Club Serrières. Ambrose arrived at Pittodrie from Hungarian outfit Újpest in 2024, after scoring 10 goals in 32 games for the Hungarian side, but hasn’t lived up to expectations in Scotland. Since joining two years ago, Ambrose has only featured 23 times for the club, netting just two goals: against Dumbarton in the League Cup, marking his first goal for the Dons, as well as a late winner against Dundee United to secure the three points. Since then, Ambrose has struggled to get into the side, featuring many times in the Aberdeen B side in the Challenge Cup instead. Ambrose was loaned out last season to Hungarian side Diósgyőri VTK, where he made 8 appearances but failed to net a single goal, as Diósgyőri VTK faced relegation. “Peter has found regular first-team football difficult to come by for some time, so we felt this was the right opportunity for him to move on and play more regularly,” Dons boss Stephen Robinson said. “He was on loan in Hungary when I arrived at the Club in the spring and, when we spoke during the summer, we agreed that we would look to find a permanent solution that worked for both Peter and Aberdeen. “He now has the opportunity to join a team who have started the season strongly and compete for regular first-team football. “Peter leaves with our thanks for his efforts during his time at Aberdeen and our best wishes for the future.”

August 18, 2026

Talking Points: Aberdeen vs Dundee

Five talking points ahead of Aberdeen vs Dundee. Can Aberdeen stop brilliant Bevan? Scottish winger Joe Bevan has enjoyed an impressive start to the 2026/27 season. The 22-year-old racked up four goal contributions in four League Cup Group matches, before looking bright against Celtic and then bagging and providing an assist against Aberdeen, who Dundee meet again tomorrow, this time at Pittodrie. Nesta Guinness-Walker was the man who had the displeasure of marking the inform Bevan at Dens Park last weekend and definitely lost the duel. Stephen Robinson will have to come up with a solution to stop the Scotsman, whether that’s putting two players on him, changing shape, or personnel, he has to change something from last weekend. Dundee’s impressive recent record against the Dons. Since Aberdeen’s 3-1 win away at Dens in December 2025, there have been three meetings between the sides, all three of which won by Dundee. The first of which came at Pittodrie in a 3-2 win, which marked their first win at Pittodrie since 2004, the second came on the last weekend of last season at Dens Park, in another 3-2 win, and the last one came just last weekend. Those three consecutive wins against Aberdeen was the first time they have beaten Aberdeen three times in a row in their history. Pressure piling on Robinson. When Stephen Robinson was announced as the new Aberdeen manager back in March, many supporters vented their frustration. In continuation, following Aberdeen’s dismal display at Dens Park, more fans have turned against the Northern Irishman, which was clear after the full-time whistle last weekend. If Aberdeen were to get knocked out of the cup on Saturday by Dundee, a team that Robinson has recently struggled against, only winning one in his last eight matches, Robinson will be under huge pressure, especially with a double header against the Old Firm on the horizon. Selection headaches for Robinson. Selection headaches are typical viewed as a positive, however, in Aberdeen’s case, it’s very much a negative. Very few individuals impressed last weekend, which could provide an opportunity for those who were on the bench last weekend, for instance, Lewis Smith, who changed the game when he came on against Hearts, and Moroccan striker Ayoub Mouloua, who is yet to start a match this season. When will the draw take place? The draw for the Quarter-final stage is set to take place on Sunday, following the conclusion of the Rangers vs St Mirren match at Ibrox, which begins at 16:00.

August 14, 2026

Scottish Cup Hero Departs Pittodrie for Germany

Dimitar Mitov has this morning departed Aberdeen as he completes a six-figure move to 2. Bundesliga side St Pauli. Mitov arrived at Pittodrie from St Johnstone back in 2024, making 78 appearances for the Dons, including playing a crucial role which saw Aberdeen defeat Celtic in 2025 to lift the Scottish Cup for the first time in 35 years, after saving two penalties in the penalty shoot-out to lift the trophy. The Dons’ number one made it clear he was looking to take on a new challenge elsewhere, as the Scottish Cup hero became second choice, with Marius Müller taking the first-choice spot over the Bulgarian international, as Stephen Robinson believes the move was best for both sides. “Dimi has made a significant contribution to Aberdeen FC and, during my time at the Club, he has carried himself with the utmost professionalism and been a real leader both on and off the pitch. “We were aware of his desire to pursue a new challenge and, when St Pauli presented an offer which met our valuation, it was a deal that made sense for both the player and the Club. “Of course, you never want to lose good players, but we respect Dimi’s ambition, and this is a good opportunity for him at this stage of his career. “He leaves Pittodrie as a Scottish Cup winner, having played a big part in a historic day for the Club, and he will always be welcome back at Aberdeen.” Since his arrival from Perth, Mitov quickly became a key player between the sticks, becoming a fan favourite at Pittodrie, having shown great character during his spell in the North-East. Mitov was one of the main reasons Aberdeen lifted the Scottish Cup, saving both Callum McGregor’s and Alistair Johnston’s penalties as Aberdeen defeated Celtic in the shoot-out. The Bulgarian leaves on a positive note after an enjoyable spell at Aberdeen, having brought a lot of success to the club. Mitov spoke to the club for one last time following his departure: “I leave Aberdeen knowing I’ve given my absolute best for the Club, both on and off the pitch. “I’ve been fortunate to share some unbelievable memories with the supporters, from that afternoon at Hampden to the European nights at Pittodrie, and those are moments I will always remember. “I’d like to thank all my teammates, the coaches I’ve worked with, and everyone behind the scenes at the Club for their support during my time here. “I wish everyone involved with Aberdeen FC all the very best for the future, and I hope the Club has a successful season ahead.”

August 13, 2026

Chris Cadden Completes Move To Aberdeen From Hibs

Chris Cadden has signed for Aberdeen on a two-year-contract from fellow Premiership side Hibernian. The 29-year-old made his final appearance for Hibs last night from the bench, as they completed a second-leg Conference League qualifier turnaround against Kosovan side Malisheva, winning 4-1 after suffering a humiliating 2-0 defeat away last week. He now links-up again with Stephen Robinson, with the pair having worked with one another at Motherwell, and Robinson hailed his new recruit after 166 games for the Edinburgh side. Robinson told club channels: “Chris is a brilliant addition to our group, not just because of what he’ll bring on the pitch but because of the character and professionalism he’ll add to the dressing room. “He has a great engine, always shows a willingness to get forward and support the attack, but he’s also matured into a really dependable full-back defensively. “He was incredibly keen to make this move happen and that tells you a lot about his hunger and his desire to be part of what we’re building here.” Cadden admitted regular minutes was a key factor in his decision, as well as reuniting with Robinson, going on to say: “Having worked with the manager before, I know the scale of his ambition and what he is looking to achieve. His passion and vision for the team were clear. “It’s a fresh challenge for me.” Aberdeen kick-off their league season on Saturday evening at home to last season’s runners-up Hearts, in a fixture where the away side has not won at either team’s ground since 2017.

July 31, 2026

Talking Points: Aberdeen 3-0 Kelty Hearts

Five talking points from Aberdeen’s comfortable win over Kelty Hearts. Job done for the Dons. Aberdeen rounded off their Premier Sports League Cup group stage campaign with a comfortable victory against League Two outfit Kelty Hearts. Stephen Robinson’s side won all four matches, scored eleven goals, only conceded twice and kept two clean sheets, which means that they will enter the last sixteen as a seeded side. The draw for the last sixteen will be made following the conclusion of St Mirren vs Dunfermline Athletic, which kicks off at 15:00 on Sunday. Nisbet at it again. Kevin Nisbet found the net again, converting a penalty inside two minutes. That’s now six goals, three of which coming from the penalty spot, and two assists for the Scotsman, which is a major positive for the Dons going into their league opener against Heart of Midlothian, who face Austrian outfit Sturm Graz at Tynecastle on Tuesday, looking to overturn a four goal deficit. Nesta Guinness-Walker. Left-back Nesta Guinness-Walker put in another solid performance. The 26-year-old looked dangerous going forward, getting past opposition players with ease and playing a lot of dangerous progressive passes. The Englishman also didn’t put a foot wrong when tested defensively. Impact off the bench. Tony Yogane came off the bench at half-time and looked dangerous throughout the second period. The twenty-year-old looked sharp when hitting the byline, playing some dangerous crosses into the box, drew several fouls as a result of his neat dribbling and played the cross in for the third goal, on his right foot, albeit a little fortuitously with the central defender misjudging it and the goalkeeper parrying it into the path of Olusanya, who converted into an empty net. History maker. At just fifteen years, seven months and twelve days, Andrew Fasanya made history against Kelty Hearts by becoming the youngest ever player to play for Aberdeen FC. The young talent came off the bench for the final quarter of the match and did not look out of place in the slightest. When he received the ball, he looked bright and should have probably netted, when he got on the end of a brilliant cross by Ronan, but headed over from close range. Young midfielder Findlay Marshall, who has spent the last three seasons out on loan across Scotland, also came off the bench to make his Aberdeen debut.

July 26, 2026

A COMPLETE preview of the 2026/27 William Hill Premiership

Millions of eyes from all around the world were fixed on the Scottish Premiership last season as Hearts bid to end the Glasgow-centric dominance that has reigned over Scotland since the 80s. Celtic got the title over the line at the last minute, which many will find disappointing, but the global attention on Scottish football can only be a good thing. Hearts’ weren’t the only underdog story of last season with Motherwell and Falkirk providing excellent stories in their own right. Whilst the 2026/27 season certainly has a hard act to follow in terms of entertainment factor, here’s everything you need to know about the league heading into the next season. Aberdeen: It’s a first full season in charge for Stephen Robinson who replaced Jimmy Thelin in March. It’s always hard to predict how Aberdeen will fair as life post Derrick McInnes can best be described as a rollercoaster. Aberdeen have flirted with relegation the past few years before proving to be too big to go down. But of course, there is the third place season of 2022/23 and the Scottish Cup win in 2025 to counter. It’s been a busy summer in the North East with 10 signings thus far. Stephen Robinson has re-united with Connor Ronan from their time at St. Mirren. They’ll hope the force is with them after signing Obi Wan Kenobi’s great-grandson in Nesta Guinness-Walker, Tony Yogane’s positive loan at Dundee has rewarded him with a move to Aberdeen. They’ve also added household Premiership names in Lewis Mayo and Brad Lyons to name a few. Incomings: Connor Ronan, Alexander Briedl, Lewis Mayo, Brad Lyons, Toyosi Olusanya, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Dan Happe, Ayoub Mouloua, Marius Müller, Tony Yogane. Outgoings: Topi Keskinen, Alexander Jensen, Graeme Shinnie, Ryan Duncan, Marko Lazetic, Tom Mcintrye, Per Kristian Bratviet, Elvis Bwomono, Vicente Besuijen, Alfie Stewart (loan), Alfie Bavidge (loan). What to expect: Mid-table finish. Celtic: Celtic are now five-in-a-row champions, but it somehow feels like a dark cloud is hanging over the club. Despite the drama from the end of last season, it’s fair to say that last season’s Celtic side are probably the worst title winners in recent memory. Although, that speaks to just high the bar is for Celtic. Martin O’Neill will lead Celtic out for another season after signing a further one-year deal, somewhat delaying another managerial appointment. Despite criticisms surrounding their performances or style of play, O’Neill’s Celtic have shown that they can really turn it up when it matters, You can look ash their second half dismantlement of St. Mirren in the Scottish Cup semi-final, or snatching the title from Hearts with just minutes remaining, or their comeback against Rangers in the split and much, much more. Unfortunately for Celtic, the fall-out between the fans and the board continues after a lack of signings, with Celtic fans standing firmly behind the ‘not another penny’ campaign until they see change. Failures to secure new deals for Marcelo Sarrachi and Kelechi Iheanacho only add fuel to the fire too. It truly feels like a lot of discontent hangs over the club at the minute. Incomings: Camilo Duran Outgoings: Luis Palma, Maik Nawrocki, Kelechi Iheanacho, Stephen Welsh, Hayato Inamura, Josh Clarke, Shin Yamada (loan), Kasper Schmeichel (retired) What to expect: Title contenders Dundee: When Stephen Pressely was appointed as Dundee boss last season, many eyebrows were raised from Dundee fans and neutrals alike, many even tipped them to go down, but Pressely kept them up at a canter. They’ll be without last season’s star man in Luke Graham after the defender departed for Stoke in a club record deal. Losses of Trevor Carson and Jon McCracken in the goalkeeping department may force the club to look for a replacement between the posts. Incomings: Idris Odutayo, Zan Besir, Alan Forrest, Ryan Finnigan, Owen Bevan Outgoings: Luke Graham, Jon McCracken, Ethan Ingram, Clark Robertson, Paul Digby, Billy Koumetio, Emile Acquah, Lewis Montsma, Trevor Carson (retired) What to expect: Bottom-half/ relegation candidates Dundee United: Much like his former club Aberdeen, Jim Goodwin’s recent career is another rollercoaster. When he took the Tannadice helm in 2023 the club was as good as relegated. Goodwin led them back to the Premiership at the first time of asking, before securing European football upon their Premiership return, even going toe-to-toe with Rapid Vienna in the conference league. They seemed to revert to the mode with a bottom six finish last year. It’s been a busy window on the other side of Dens Road so far. Jack Walton has returned to the club, there’s also been promising signings from Australia whilst Dylan Tait is an impressive signing from their competitors in Falkirk. Incomings: Jesse Randall, Lachlan Rose, Joshua Rawlins, Dylan Tait, Michael Forbes, Jordan Amissah, Jack Walton, Medhi Merghem, Idjessi Metsoko (loan) Outgoings: Craig Sibbald, Ryan Strain, Ashely Maynard-Brewer, Johnny Russell, Kristijan Trapanovski, Dave Richards, Lewis O’Connell, Owen Stiron (loan), Ruairidh Adams (loan) What to expect: Mid-table finish Falkirk: Falkirk returned to the Premiership after 16 years last season, marking a double-promotion with a top-six finish. A side who built on solid home performances last season and nearly secured European football in the process. Falkirk are on the up at the moment and they can build on this success. Or, whatever goes up can come straight back down. They’ve lost star men from last season in Barney Stewart and Calvin Miller, Filip Lissah hasn’t returned to the club following an impressive loan spell. It could well get worse with John McGlynn being one of the leading contenders to replace Steve Clarke as Scotland boss. Incomings: Lewis Nielson, Jack McMillan, Deniss Melniks, Craig Sibbald, Scott Tanser, Jay Hogarth, Ethan Laidlaw, Paul McGovern Outgoings: Barney Stewart, Calvin Miller, Dylan Tait, Jamie Sneddon, Gary Oliver, Brian Graham, Rhys Walker, Sean Mackie What to expect: Bottom-half finish Heart Of Midlothian: Hearts were mere minutes away from becoming the first non Old-Firm cub to win the league in over 40-years. Derrick McInnes has since departed for Rangers and its a completely new look Hearts side for the Wouter Vrancken era. Numerous new signings

July 20, 2026

Talking Points: Aberdeen 2-1 Queen’s Park

Five talking points from Aberdeen’s narrow win over Queen’s Park. Pittodrie-debut delight Summer signings Dan Happe and Lewis Smith both impressed and both got their first goals for Aberdeen in their first Pittodrie outings. Happe opened the scoring inside three minutes, heading home from close range from a Ronan corner. Not long later, Smith made it two, drilling the ball home following a lovely team move. Outwith their goals, both players impressed. Happe put in a very solid defensive display and also started the move for the second goal, winning the ball high up the pitch. Smith looked lively and showed his ability to go to the line or cut inside, as did Yogane. Müller or Mitov? New signing Müller made his Dons debut and certainly impressed the Aberdeen faithful. The German shot-stopper, who joined from Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg, made a terrific triple save and made a stunning save in stoppage time to prevent penalties. Mitov, who gave Aberdeen fans a moment that they will never forget in May last year, will have to work hard to earn his spot back in the starting XI. Connor Ronan Connor Ronan was another one of the new signings that impressed in his first outing at Pittodrie. The creative midfielder whipped in the corner which resulted in the opening goal and was involved in the second goal, flicking the ball into the path of Nisbet, who played the ball to Smith, who made no mistake with the finish. The Irishman, as a result of his display, picked up the player of the match award, which follows an impressive debut against Brora Rangers, where he played the ball to Nisbet for the second goal. Two assists in two, Ronan is definitely a player that the Aberdeen faithful can get excited about. Brilliant Briedl Summer signing Alexander Briedl came off the bench yesterday and made his mark. The Austrian showcased his defensive attributes as well as his range of passing and his ability to whip in a dangerous corner. One Aberdeen fan stated: “Very tidy on the ball, will get better once he gets more match fit.” Another fan stated: “A very impressive cameo and he can take a decent corner.” Vulnerability from set pieces On 61 minutes, Aberdeen conceded from a corner, making the final half an hour very cagey. In the Premiership last season, the Dons conceded the most goals from set pieces (22). Aberdeen supporters will be disappointed to see old habits returning in a fresh season. Overall, there were some aspects of Aberdeen’s performance yesterday that would have worried the Aberdeen supporters – letting Queen’s Park back into the game and inability to defend set pieces. However, there were also a lot of positives to take – Müller’s crucial saves, the fast start, Ronan’s display, Briedl’s cameo, Aremu’s performance and Happe’s top defensive display.

July 19, 2026