In one of the most dramatic finishes of the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership season, Celtic secured a vital 3-2 victory away at Motherwell on Wednesday 13 May 2026. The win, sealed by a stoppage-time penalty from Kelechi Iheanacho in the 99th minute, has kept the title race alive heading into the final day. But beyond the result on the pitch, it was the away support at Fir Park that stole the headlines once again — with the travelling Celtic fans debuting what many are calling a brand-new chant that could well echo far beyond Glasgow.
A Match That Had Everything
Fir Park has never been the easiest venue for Celtic, and this encounter was no different. Motherwell took the lead through Elliot Watt in the 17th minute, showing the kind of fighting spirit that has made them dangerous at home. Celtic responded before half-time with Daizen Maeda levelling the scores, but the game remained tense.
Benjamin Nygren looked to have given Celtic the advantage in the 58th minute, only for Liam Gordon to equalise for Motherwell late on. With the clock ticking into deep injury time and points slipping away, VAR intervened in a moment of high controversy. After a review, the referee pointed to the spot. Iheanacho stepped up and coolly converted, sparking wild celebrations among the green-and-white army packed into the away end.
The scenes were electric. Players ran to the fans, scarves were waved frantically, and the roar that greeted the winner was one that will live long in the memory of those who made the journey.
The New Chant: Born in the Chaos
As the final whistle blew and Celtic players saluted the away support, a fresh terrace anthem rang out loud and proud. Celtic fans are renowned for their creativity and quick wit when it comes to new songs, and this latest addition feels tailor-made for moments like these.
Customised Chant Lyrics (to the tune of a classic upbeat football melody, adaptable for repetition):
“Oh Iheanacho, he scores when he wants,
He scores when he wants,
Kelechi Iheanacho, he scores when he wants!”
“This is the night, this is the night,
We win in the last minute, we win in the night,
We will rejoice, we will rejoice,
And get mad wae it, get mad wae it!
99 minutes gone, penalty’s on,
Iheanacho steps up and the title race is on!”
(Repeat with growing intensity, incorporating “Celtic! Celtic!” echoes and “Away fans, we’re here!”)
This chant captures the drama perfectly — celebrating the Nigerian striker’s composure under pressure while nodding to the never-say-die spirit of Brendan Rodgers’ side and the travelling faithful. It blends elements of existing favourites like the popular “This is the day that we win away” with fresh, match-specific references. Early videos circulating online show the away end in full voice, bouncing and belting it out as the team celebrated.
Fans have already started sharing edits and variations on social media, adding verses about the VAR drama, the journey north, and the belief that this result sets up a grandstand finale at Celtic Park. The phrase “This One’s Going Global” might sound like classic fan hype, but with Celtic’s massive worldwide following, there’s every chance clips of this new song will spread quickly among the diaspora.
Why This Matters for the Title Race
This victory was more than just three points. It keeps Celtic firmly in the hunt as the season reaches its climax. With Rangers also in the mix, every goal, every point, and every moment of atmosphere counts. The late winner at Fir Park sends a clear message: this Celtic team refuses to lie down.
The away fans played their part as the 12th man. Travelling in strong numbers despite the midweek slot, they created an atmosphere that visibly lifted the players in the dying seconds. In Scottish football, the support is often the difference — and on nights like this, it truly was.
The Power of the Celtic Support
Celtic supporters have a long history of producing unforgettable atmospheres, from the Lisbon Lions era to modern European nights. New chants like this one keep the terrace culture alive and evolving. They bond generations of fans, from the ones who remember the glory days to younger supporters discovering the magic for the first time.
Whether this particular song truly “goes global” remains to be seen, but the energy at Fir Park proved once again that Celtic away fans are among the best in the business. They turn ordinary midweek trips into legendary occasions.
As the title race heads to its final match, expect the volume at Celtic Park to be deafening. And if Iheanacho or any other hero delivers again, you can bet the new chant will be ready — louder, prouder, and possibly even more viral.
Hail Hail to the fans who make it all worthwhile. This one might just have legs.
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