Celtic FC achieved a stunning 6-2 victory over St Mirren in the Scottish Cup semi-final held at Hampden Park on April 19, 2026. The match started with Celtic taking a 2-0 lead at halftime, thanks to goals from Daizen Maeda and Anthony Ralston. However, St Mirren made a comeback, equalizing in the second half to force extra-time. In a remarkable display, Celtic scored four goals in the first period of extra-time, with contributions from Luke McCowan, Benjamin Nygren, and a brace from Kelechi Iheanacho. Manager Martin O’Neill expressed his delight with the team's performance, emphasizing the importance of the early goal in extra-time that boosted their confidence. Celtic will now face Dunfermline Athletic in the final, and O’Neill believes the victory will serve as a significant confidence boost for the remaining league matches.