Celtic’s emphatic 5-1 win over Kilmarnock wasn’t just a return to form, it was a record-breaker.
Celtic’s Reo Hatate celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Greg Taylor and Adam Idah REUTERS/Russell Cheyne
Brendan Rodgers’ side registered a staggering 1,020 passes across the 90 minutes at Celtic Park, the highest total since such data has been officially recorded. In contrast, Kilmarnock managed just 145 passes as they were completely overrun in all areas of the pitch.
The Hoops also posted an eye-watering 87% possession across the match, underlining the sheer dominance they displayed from start to finish. It was the kind of one-sided performance rarely seen at this level and served as a powerful statement of intent in the run-in to the title.
The most passes Celtic have had since records BEGAN! ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/zkqeWQEMin
— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) April 12, 2025
Celtic moved the ball with purpose, control, and intensity—everything that was missing in Perth the previous weekend. The likes of Reo Hatate, Arne Engels, and Callum McGregor dictated the tempo, while Daizen Maeda and Anthony Ralston added to the scoreline with Reo Hatate’s double.
It was total football from Rodgers’ side and the numbers reflect the magnitude of their control.
As the season nears its climax, this kind of dominance sends a clear message—not just to the rest of the league, but to their own dressing room about the standards expected.
They are one game away from winning the league title, and if they play like that it should be in the bag in the fist game of the split.
