St Mirren secured a memorable Scottish League Cup victory, defeating Celtic 3-1 in a stunning final at Hampden Park. This triumph marks only the second time in their history that St Mirren have lifted the trophy. For Celtic, the defeat compounds a difficult start for their new manager, Wilfried Nancy, who is still awaiting his first win.

The match saw St Mirren deliver a spirited performance, characterized by clinical counter-attacking football. Jonah Ayunga emerged as the hero of the hour, scoring twice in the second half to seal the victory for the Paisley side. St Mirren's other goal came from Fraser. Celtic's Reo Hatate managed to equalize in the 23rd minute with a sliding volley.

St Mirren's manager, Stephen Robinson, has continued his impressive work with the club, having now led them to three consecutive top-six league finishes, a European qualification for the first time in 36 years, and now a major trophy.

The game wasn't without its incidents. Ayunga received a yellow card for his celebration after scoring. The match also saw a flurry of substitutions from both sides as each manager sought to influence the game. St Mirren brought on Mooney and Tanser for the injured John and Ayunga, while Celtic introduced Donovan, Forrest and McCowan. Later in the game, Celtic made another change, bringing on Yang Hyun-jun.

Despite Celtic's efforts and periods of sustained pressure, particularly after Hatate's equalizer, they were unable to break down a resolute St Mirren defense. Chances came for Iheanacho, Maeda and Hatate, but they couldn't convert them into goals.

The victory sparked jubilant scenes among the St Mirren fans, while Celtic were left to reflect on a disappointing performance and a challenging start to the Nancy era. The result will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the great League Cup shocks, as St Mirren added another memorable chapter to their history.