The 2020–21 season was

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's 127th season of competitive football. They competed in the

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and

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. The club failed to win a trophy for first time since 2010.

Pre-season and friendlies

Celtic held a pre-season training camp in

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(

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), before continuing their preparations in

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with friendlies against

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and

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. They rounded off pre-season with friendlies against Ross County and Hibernian at

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Scottish Premiership

The

fixture list was announced on 6 July 2020. Celtic began their title defence against

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Scottish League Cup

On 15 November, Celtic were drawn to face Ross County at

in the second round of the

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Scottish Cup

On 23 March, it was determined that Celtic would face

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in the third round of the

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. On 4 April, it was determined that Celtic would face Rangers at

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in the fourth round.

UEFA Champions League

Celtic entered the Champions League at the first qualifying round. Due to the

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, all qualifiers were played as one-legged ties.

First qualifying round

On 9 August, Celtic were drawn to face

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) in the first qualifying round of the

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Second qualifying round

On 19 August, it was determined that Celtic would face

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) in the second qualifying round of the

UEFA Europa League

Celtic entered the Europa League at the third qualifying round.

Third qualifying round

On 18 September, it was determined that Celtic would face

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(

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) in the third qualifying round of the

Play-off round

On 24 September, it was determined that Celtic would face

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(

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) in the play-off round of the

Group stage

On 2 October, the draw for the

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was made. Celtic were drawn in

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along with

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(Pot 2),

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(Pot 3) and

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(Pot 4).

Group H

Matches

Statistics

Note: ''Statistics for the delayed

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semi-final played on 1 November 2020 and final played on 20 December 2020 are recorded under the

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article.''

Appearances and goals

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Goalscorers

Last updated: 15 May 2021

Disciplinary record

Includes all competitive matches. Players listed below made at least one appearance for Celtic first squad during the season.

Hat-tricks

(H) – Home; (A) – Away; (N) – Neutral

Clean sheets

''As of 15 May 2021.''

Attendances

Team statistics

League table

Competition overview

Results by round

Club

Technical staff

Kit

Supplier:

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/ Sponsors:

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(front) and

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(back) On 1 July 2020,

replaced

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as the club's official kit supplier. *Home: The home kit features the club's traditional green and white hoops, with a yellow trim. White shorts and hooped white socks complete the look. *Away: The away kit features a mint green shirt, with a dark green trim. The shirt is accompanied by dark green shorts and hooped socks. *Third: The third kit features a midnight black shirt, with a mint green embroidered four-leaf clover. The shirt is accompanied by black shorts and socks.