Celtic secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Kilmarnock with a last-gasp penalty from debutant Kelechi Iheanacho, moving them back to the top of the Scottish Premiership. The win came amidst fan protests, with around half of the travelling supporters boycotting the opening 12 minutes to express anger over the club's summer transfer business and early Champions League exit.
Daizen Maeda headed Celtic ahead early in the second half, but David Watson equalised for Kilmarnock in the 83rd minute. With virtually the last kick of the match, Iheanacho converted a penalty after substitute James Forrest's shot was adjudged to have been handled by Lewis Mayo, sparking celebrations among the mutinous fans.
Meanwhile, Rangers manager Russell Martin retains the backing of the board despite a 2-0 home defeat to Hearts, their worst start to a league campaign in 47 years. Fans chanted for his dismissal during and after the match, with Lawrence Shankland scoring twice to give Hearts their first win at Ibrox in 11 years.
Martin, who has won only three of his 12 games in charge, insisted he will not resign. When asked about the fan reaction, he said: "They're entitled to their opinion, so I can't come out here and criticise that." He is expected to prepare for the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Hibernian.
