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The mystery of Celtic's first league game

The mystery of Celtic's first league game

Update: 2025-08-14
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In 1890, the Scottish Football League was formed. In August of that year, the first games took place.

But, confusingly, it is not quite clear what was Celtic’s first League game, a mystery caused by illegal payments and legal fights.

This is the story of Celtic’s first League game.

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The mystery of Celtic's first league game

The mystery of Celtic's first league game

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