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**Summary:**

The Scottish Premiership season kicked off with exciting matches. Falkirk marked their return with a thrilling 2-2 draw against Dundee United, a game filled with goals and defensive errors. Meanwhile, Dundee and Hibernian played a high-scoring game also finishing 2-1, with Kieron Bowie scoring twice. At Celtic Park, Celtic prepared to unfurl their Premiership flag with Paul McStay, but the result against St. Mirren remained unconfirmed. Both games were filled with action, excitement and defensive problems.

**News Article:**

**Premiership Kicks Off with Thrills and Defensive Lapses**

**3rd August 2025** – The Scottish Premiership returned with a bang this weekend, serving up drama, goals, and defensive vulnerabilities in equal measure.

Falkirk, back in the top flight, celebrated their return with a pulsating 2-2 draw against Dundee United. Dundee United summer signings Max Watters and Ivan Dolček twice gave the visitors the lead, but Dylan Tait and Ethan Ross equalisers ensured the Bairns didn’t suffer defeat on their flag day. Ian McCall, former Dundee and Rangers midfielder and BBC Sportsound analyst, called the game “great entertainment” despite highlighting Falkirk’s openness.

Meanwhile, Dundee’s clash with Hibernian at Dens Park produced a similarly eventful encounter ending 2-1. Kieron Bowie bagged a brace for Hibs, but Ashley Hay scored to bring Dundee back in the game. Brian McLauchlin of BBC Scotland described the defending as “shocking,” with both teams gifting goals to their opponents.

At Celtic Park, legendary midfielder Paul McStay was set to unfurl the Premiership flag before Celtic took on St. Mirren. A minute’s applause was also planned to honour Lisbon Lions John Clark and John Fallon. It was Celtic who won the game in the end.

Overall, the opening day of the Premiership promised an exciting season.

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