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Celtic v Kilmarnock - William Hill Premiership

O'Neill reveals he'd have 'happily stayed on' at Celtic

Martin O'Neill has revealed that he would have "happily stayed on" at Celtic if he'd been asked, with new manager Wilfried Nancy facing sack calls after just three games. The Frenchman, only weeks into his tenure, has already found himself under intense scrutiny, with Sunday's Scottish League Cup final defeat to St Mirren prompting an extraordinary backlash from fans and reopening debate about whether continuity might have offered a steadier hand.

St Mirren v Celtic - Premier Sports Cup Final

Fans call for Nancy axing after Celtic stunned in League Cup final

Celtic fans are calling for "absolute clown" Wilfried Nancy to be sacked after Sunday's surprise Scottish League Cup final defeat to St. Mirren. The Frenchman has only overseen three matches since taking over as Brendan Rodgers' permanent replacement earlier this month, but supporters have already seen enough of the former Columbus Crew boss to demand his exit.

Rangers v Heart of Midlothian - William Hill Premiership

Rangers fans protest against 'worst manager in history' Martin

Rangers fans protested against Russell Martin, whom they consider the "worst manager in their history", after a dismal start to the 2025-26 campaign. Rangers faced Hibernian in a Scottish League Cup quarter-final clash on Saturday and after the team's 2-0 win, Martin bizarrely thanked supporters, despite their vehement protest at the Stadium.

Celtic v Livingston - William Hill Premiership

Partick Thistle vs Celtic: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the League Cup match between Partick Thistle and Celtic, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Rangers vs Hibernian: Stream, TV & where to watch

How to watch the League Cup match between Rangers and Hibernian, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Celtic v Newcastle United - Pre-Season Friendly

Celtic vs Falkirk: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Scottish League Cup match between Celtic and Falkirk, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Arsenal	8	8	0	0	23	4	19	24	W W W W W
2	Bayern Münih	8	7	0	1	22	8	14	21	W W W L W
3	Liverpool	8	6	0	2	20	8	12	18	W W W L W
4	Tottenham Hotspur	8	5	2	1	17	7	10	17	W W W L W
5	Barcelona	8	5	1	2	22	14	8	16	W W W L D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Arsenal

W
W
W
W
W

Bayern Münih

W
W
W
L
W

Liverpool

W
W
W
L
W

Tottenham Hotspur

W
W
W
L
W

Barcelona

W
W
W
L
D

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Bundesliga titles?

Bayern Munich are the most decorated team in the history of Bundesliga with 32 top-flight titles to their name. Their most recent title came in the 2022-23 season, which was their 11th straight league title.

How many teams are in the Bundesliga?

There are 18 teams in the current format of the Bundesliga. Bundesliga, as we know it today, was formed in 1962 with the 1963-64 season being the first-ever season. It began with 16 teams, but was expanded to 18 teams ahead of the 1965-66 season.

Who has made the most Bundesliga appearances ever?

Karl-Heinz 'Charly' Korbel, with 602 appearances to his name, holds the record for making the most appearances in Bundesliga history. The defender achieved this feat with just one club: Eintracht Frankfurt.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Bundesliga?

Gerd Muller, inarguably the greatest German forward of all-time, is Bundesliga's all-time leading goalscorer with 365 goals to his name in 427 appearances. All his goals came in a Bayern Munich jersey.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Bundesliga?

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has registered the most assists in Bundesliga history, with 207 and counting.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Bundesliga and how old was he?

Former German defender Klaus Fitchel is the oldest player ever to play in the Bundesliga. Fitchel was aged 43 years and 184 days when he played for Schalke on the final matchday of the 1987-88 campaign.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Bundesliga and how old was he?

Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko, at 16 years and one day, became the youngest player in Bundesliga history to play in the league, when he came on for Erling Haaland in the 2020-21 season in a game against Hertha Berlin.

Which famous players have played in the Bundesliga?

Robert Lewandowski, Marco Reus, Ilkay Gundogan, Stefan Effenberg, Toni Kroos, Gerd Muller, Franz Beckenbauer, Manuel Neuer, Antonio Rudiger, and Arjen Robben are some of the most famous players to have played in the Bundesliga.

Which famous managers have managed in the Bundesliga?

Xabi Alonso, Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, Jurgen Klopp, Julian Nagelsmann, Jupp Heynckes, Ralf Rangnick, Thomas Tuchel, Otto Rehhagel, Matthias Sammer, and Giovanni Trapattoni are some of the most famous managers to have managed a Bundesliga club.

What is the biggest stadium in the Bundesliga?

Borussia Dortmund's electrifying stadium Signal Iduna Park is the biggest stadium in the Bundesliga with a capacity of 81.365.

Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Bundesliga?

Harry Kane's €95 million move from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich in 2023 is Bundesliga's most expensive transfer of all-time.