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On 11 June 1892, Celtic went to Stranraer to play a charity game for a local hospital.

Playing at Rephad, the Bhoys easily won 8-0 against a Stranraer XI, made up of players from local teams.

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On 16 September 1893, the Bhoys went to Govan to play a Glasgow Cup tie.

Celtic faced Linthouse at Langlands Park, with the green-and-white stripes winning 2-1.

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On 31 May 1893, Celtic went to Kirkintilloch to play a friendly against Renton.

Playing at Dromore Park in the town, the Bhoys – who had recently won their first title – claimed a last-minute 2-1 victory.

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On 5 May 1892, Celtic travelled to Renton with hopes of still winning the 1892 League title.

Playing at Tontine Park, the Bhoys claimed a 4-0 win, although they still did not win the championship, just losing out to Dumbarton.

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Celtic travelled to Coatbridge to play a benefit game in aid of Whifflet Shamrock.

On 13 May 1889, playing at School Street Park, a huge crowd watched as the Bhoys played out a 2-2 draw with Third Lanark.

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In 1898, Clyde left their Barrowfield home and moved to Shawfield.

On 27 August 1898, Celtic were the first visitors to the ground.

Playing in a League game, the match ended in a 0-0 draw.

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On 17 April 1899, the Celts went to Renfrewshire for a friendly “in front of a fairly good turnout.”

At Newfield Park, the Bhoys beat Johnstone 5-0.

Five days later, Celtic beat Rangers in the Scottish Cup Final for the first time.

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In the late-1800s, numerous Irish sides existed across Scotland. Celtic offered support to many of these, including playing friendlies.

On 30 June 1890, the Bhoys played at West End Park in Hamilton, drawing 2-2 with Hamilton Harp.

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Celtic travelled from “the land of the thistle” to play Distillery in Belfast.

On 8 April 1890, 4000 fans watched as the Celts won 6-1 when playing at Grosvenor Park.

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On October 1891, the Celts went west to play Partick Thistle in the Glasgow Cup.

Playing at Inchview Park (in the Whiteinch area, near the modern day Clyde Tunnel entrance), Celtic made it through to the next round with a 3-0 victory.

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Celtic headed south to Dumfries for what turned out to be an entirely one-sided game.

The Bhoys beat Dumfries Hibs 10-0 in a friendly.

The game was held at Cresswell Park.

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On 26 August 1899, Celtic became the first ever visitors to the second (and current) Rugby Park.

Playing a League game against Kilmarnock, the Bhoys could only get a 2-2 draw.

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Travelling on Christmas Day in 1898, Celtic went to Sunderland for a Boxing Day friendly game.

The match – held at Sunderland’s Roker Park – ended in a 1-0 win for the Bhoys.

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Celtic’s first visit to Pittodrie was 28 April 1900.

The Bhoys played a friendly against a side called Aberdeen (not the same team as now).

It finished 4-1 to the home team.

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The Celts travelled east to play in the Scottish Cup, en route to their first final.

On 15 December 1888, they defeated East Stirling 2-1, playing at Merchiston Park in Bainsford, Falkirk.

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Celtic’s first visit to Dens Park came on 25 November 1899, the same year that the ground opened.

The Bhoys played Dundee in a League match and took home both points thanks to a 2-1 win.

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Celtic made the journey north to play Aberdeen (not the current team).

On 1 May 1899, the Celts took part in a friendly match at Central Park in Aberdeen.

It was an easy 5-1 win for the Glasgow men.

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The 1898-99 Scottish Cup draw led to Celtic travelling south to Dalbeattie.

The Bhoys went to Maidenholm Park, where they took on local side, 6th GRV.

It was an easy 8-1 win for Celtic.

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On 8 September 1897, the Celts made a short trip to Glasgow’s west end.

The Bhoys were the first official visitors to play at Partick Thistle’s new Meadowside ground.

Celtic beat their hosts by 1-0.

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Celtic continued their Scottish tour by going to Perth.

On 2 May 1899, Celtic took on Fair City Athletic at Muirton Bank Park.

It was an emphatic 10-1 victory for the visitors.

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