 On 24 July 2011, Stokes scored in Celtic's first match of the 2011–12 season, a 2–0 win over Hibernian.On 15 October, Stokes scored twice in six minutes to help Celtic get a 3–3 draw against Kilmarnock.Celtic had been 3–0 down at half-time and Stokes' two goals, one a long-range shot and one a free-kick, were vital in bringing them back into he game.