Peterhead vs Celtic II

Celtic B started brightly and took the lead inside the first 10 minutes. Lucas Clearie — a youth product with a prolific record through Celtic's age-group sides — found the net to put the visitors ahead. The 16-year-old continues to impress whenever given first-team minutes.

Peterhead responded well. Jordon Brown, playing the man of the hour role to perfection, equalised in the first half and then struck again before the interval to put his side 2-1 up. Ex-Celtic winger Niall McGinn was among those getting game time for the hosts.

A Brown brother completed the scoring in the second half — Peterhead FC confirmed via social media that "goals from the Brown brothers" sealed the 3-1 victory, though the club did not specify which brother scored the third.

Jordon Brown's first goal changed the momentum entirely. Celtic B had started confidently and Clearie's early strike was deserved. Once Brown levelled, Peterhead grew in belief, and his second goal before half-time — coming during an unusually long interval — shifted control firmly to the home side.

The half-time break itself stretched to roughly 30 minutes. According to a Celtic Underground match report, Celtic B staff discovered at half-time that four travelling players — including new signing from Cliftonville, Shay McGarry — had not been registered for the fixture and therefore could not play. The extended delay was reportedly spent trying to resolve the administrative issue, without success.

Jordon Brown (Peterhead) — Two first-half goals on his testimonial day after a decade of service to the club. Substituted in the 64th minute to a standing ovation, replaced by Mitch Megginson.

Lucas Clearie (Celtic B) — Scored his side's only goal inside the first 10 minutes. The young forward continues to develop well through Celtic's B team setup.

Niall McGinn (Peterhead) — The former Celtic winger played against his old club's youth side in a friendly setting, adding experience to Peterhead's midfield.

The match was a pay-at-the-gate event with no official attendance figures published. Peterhead's X account provided live updates including substitutions — a level of coverage that Celtic Underground noted as "better than most" for a pre-season friendly.

Peterhead made it two wins from two pre-season outings, following their 3-1 victory over Dundee B on 2 July. The Blue Toon face Forfar Athletic next on Tuesday 7 July (19:45 kick-off) at Balmoor.

For Celtic B, the trip to Peterhead — a four-hour drive each way — was marred by what Celtic Underground described as a registration oversight that left four players unable to feature. The B team continue their pre-season schedule without a publicly confirmed next fixture.

Jordon Brown's testimonial ended as a celebration should — with the man himself at the centre of the action. Peterhead's second pre-season win suggests encouraging early fitness and sharpness, while Celtic B will want to move past an administrative mix-up that overshadowed an otherwise promising start from their young side.