Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers: "I don't think the scoreline reflected the game and the dominance in the game but if you don't finish your chances and opportunities Kilmarnock are a team that can hurt you,

The match itself was a tighter affair than most had expected, but Rodgers was just happy that his team managed to get over the line

Celtic began their defence of the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup with a 2-1 fourth-round win over a spirited Kilmarnock side at Parkhead. Killie keeper Robby McCrorie was injured with less than a minute played and had to be replaced by Kieran O’Hara,

Celtic's intent was clear from the off. Nicolas Kuhn raced clear within 20 seconds, took a heavy touch, and caught Robbie McCrorie in the face, with the goalkeeper having to be replaced by Kieran O'Hara. Despite that blow, the visitors almost struck first. Fraser Murray won a free-kick, took it and his curling shot thudded off the crossbar.

While Kilmarnock have shipped six goals without reply in two defeats to Celtic this term, they beat Brendan Rodgers' side twice at home last season - including a 1-0 League Cup win - and drew 1-1 at Celtic Park.