Latest News About Celtic Goal Offside

Here’s the latest on Celtic goals and offside controversy from recent coverage.

• Summary of events

  • Celtic’s equaliser in a recent derby was disputed due to a potential offside earlier in the buildup, with VAR review allowing the goal to stand. The Scottish FA’s review panel later backed the on-field decision in that incident [sources cited below]. This has kept the focus on whether lines and angles fully captured the play in real-time.[1]
  • A separate incident from an Ibrox clash involved a goal that looked offside in the buildup, with debate around the delay and the accuracy of line placements shown during broadcasted angles. VAR reviews and pundit commentary persisted around whether the decision was correct in real time.[2]

• Recent reactions and angles

  • Pundits and broadcasters have offered differing views on the precision of offside calls in these high-tension Old Firm fixtures, noting that camera angles and line placements can make close decisions appear inconclusive to viewers and commentators.[3][4][2]
  • There has been ongoing discussion about how closely the offside rules are being applied in fast-paced attacking sequences, particularly in the lead-up to goals in derbies.[4][3]

• Notable context

  • The SFA’s Key Match Incident panel issued findings in May 2026 backing the on-field calls in Celtic’s win over Rangers, including a key offside-related decision and a consequential tackle outcome. The panel’s unanimous vote has been reported as reinforcing the refereeing decisions from that match.[1]

If you’d like, I can pull up the exact match dates, the official statements from the SFA panel, or summarize what different pundits said in the immediate aftermath. I can also search for more up-to-date or regional coverage if you want a broader view.

Citations:

• SFA review and panel findings on Celtic vs. Rangers decisions, including the offside incident and Johnston tackle.[1]
• Coverage of Celtic’s disallowed Ibrox goal and offside debates, with pundit and VAR discussion.[2]
• Derek McInnes and other coverage about offside calls and VAR angles in Celtic matches.[3]
• Additional discussion of disallowed goals and offside analysis in Celtic-Rangers contexts.[4]