Celtic and Aberdeen played out a dramatic 2-2 draw at Celtic Park on October 19, 2024, in a top-of-the-table clash in the Scottish Premiership. This high-stakes encounter saw both teams, level on points before the game, battling for an edge in the early title race【8】【9】.
Celtic started strongly, quickly going 2-0 up through goals from Reo Hatate and Kyogo Furuhashi in the opening half-hour. However, Aberdeen showed resilience, fighting back in the second half. A goal from Ester Sokler brought Aberdeen back into the contest, and Graeme Shinnie completed the comeback with an equalizer to make it 2-2【8】.
This fixture was significant as it showcased the ambitions of both clubs for the season. However, many fans were frustrated by the lack of live television coverage, as the game was not selected for broadcast under Sky Sports’ restrictive broadcasting agreement with the Scottish Premiership. With Celtic Park’s broadcast slots limited for the season, Sky chose to reserve its remaining opportunities for potentially bigger matches later on【9】【10】.
The draw leaves both Celtic and Aberdeen closely matched at the top of the league, keeping the title race wide open. Fans will be eager to see how these two teams perform in their upcoming fixtures, given the competitive spirit and intensity on display in this encounter【7】【9】.
