CELTIC LOSE EUROPA LEAGUE OPENER TO FERENCVAROS AT HOME

Celtic suffered a home defeat to Ferencvaros in their opening match of the Europa League campaign, according to Sky Sports, losing 3-1 at Celtic Park. The broadcaster reported that defensive errors contributed to the result. BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound programme also covered the match, describing it as another poor performance from the side. The defeat came after Celtic had already lost an Old Firm fixture, according to Sky Sports.

BBC Radio Scotland's coverage, broadcast on 17 September 2026, featured analysis from Pat Bonner, James McFadden and Tom English, who assessed the team's display. The programme described the result as part of continued difficulties for the side under manager O'Neill, who was named in the coverage in connection with the team's results this season. Sky Sports reported that Celtic conceded three goals during the match, with sloppy mistakes cited as a factor in the loss. The Europa League opener marked the start of Celtic's continental campaign for the season.

Both outlets framed the result as a continuation of recent struggles for the club domestically and in Europe. Sky Sports linked the Europa League loss directly to the earlier Old Firm defeat, describing a pattern of results. BBC Radio Scotland's panel discussion focused on the team's ongoing form heading into the European campaign. Neither report detailed specific fixtures beyond the Ferencvaros match and the prior Old Firm game. No further matches or next steps were confirmed in the available coverage.