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The 2019–20 season was
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's 131st season of competitive football. They competed in the
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, League Cup,
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. Celtic won all three domestic tournaments, completing an unprecedented quadruple treble. On 13 March 2020, the Scottish football season was suspended with immediate effect due to the
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. The season was curtailed as a result, with Celtic declared Scottish Premiership champions on 18 May, winning a ninth consecutive league title.


Pre-season and friendlies

Celtic held its pre-season training camp in
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(Austria) and St. Gallen (Switzerland), with matches against SC Pinkafeld,
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and St. Gallen.


Scottish Premiership

The
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fixture list was announced on 21 June 2019. Celtic began their title defence against
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at
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.


Scottish League Cup

On 28 July, Celtic were drawn to face
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in the second round of the 2019–20 Scottish League Cup. The League Cup holders progressed to the quarter-finals with a 2–1 victory in extra-time. On 18 August, Celtic were drawn to face
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at
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in the quarter-finals. The Bhoys' trophy defence continued with a five-goal win against the
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side. On 25 September, Celtic were drawn to face
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in the semi-finals. Goals from
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,
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and
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secured Celtic's place in the final, a fourth consecutive League Cup final and seventh consecutive domestic cup final. On 8 December, Celtic won the
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for the fourth consecutive season, defeating
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1–0 in the
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.


Scottish Cup

On 24 November, Celtic were drawn to face
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at
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in the fourth round of the
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. The Scottish Cup holders progressed to the fifth round with a 2–1 victory. On 19 January 2020, Celtic were drawn to face Clyde at
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in the fifth round. Goals from
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,
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and
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sealed Celtic's place in the quarter-finals. On 9 February, Celtic were drawn to face
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at
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in the quarter-finals. A late
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free-kick secured Celtic's place in the semi-finals. On 1 March, Celtic were drawn to face
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in the semi-finals. As a result of the
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and subsequent suspension of Scottish football, the semi-finals were rescheduled for later in the year.


UEFA Champions League

Celtic entered the Champions League at the first qualifying round.


First qualifying round

On 18 June, Celtic were drawn to face
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(
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) in the first qualifying round of the
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. The Bhoys won 5–2 on aggregate and secured a place in the next round.


Second qualifying round

On 17 July, it was determined that Celtic would face
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(
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) in the second qualifying round of the
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. The Scottish champions progressed to the third round with a 7–0 aggregate win against the Estonians.


Third qualifying round

On 30 July, it was determined that Celtic would face
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(
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) in the third qualifying round of the
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. The Bhoys were eliminated following a 5–4 aggregate defeat and parachuted into the UEFA Europa League play-off round.


UEFA Europa League


Play-off round

On 15 August, it was determined that Celtic would face AIK (Sweden) in the play-off round of the
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.
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's side recorded a comfortable 6–1 win on aggregate and secured a place in the
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.


Group stage

On 30 August, 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 1),
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(Pot 3) and
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(Pot 4).


Group E


Matches


Round of 32

On 16 December, Celtic were drawn to face
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in the 2019–20 UEFA Europa League Round of 32.


Statistics


Appearances and goals

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Goalscorers

Last updated: 20 December 2020


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 20 December 2020.''


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) The club was in the fifth and final year of a deal with manufacturer
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. *Home: The home kit features the club's traditional green and white hoops, with a green polo-style collar. White shorts and predominantly green socks complete the look. *Away: The away kit features a lemon chrome shirt, with deep teal green shoulders. The shirt is accompanied by deep teal shorts and lemon chrome socks. *Third: The third kit features a grey shirt, with a berry chevron on the front, a design that was first used on a Celtic shirt one hundred years before. Grey and berry shorts and socks complete the look.


Transfers


In


Out


See also

* List of Celtic F.C. seasons


References

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