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Celtic vs St Mirren: TV Channel, Kick-Off Time, Team News, Referee, and VAR

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3 months ago

January 3, 2025

Celtic prepare to host St Mirren this weekend in their first Scottish Premiership home fixture of 2025.

Following a midweek loss to Rangers at Ibrox, Brendan Rodgers’ team will aim to regain momentum at Celtic Park. Meanwhile, Stephen Robinson’s St Mirren side, currently chasing a top-six finish, will look to bounce back from a recent 2-0 defeat to Kilmarnock.

Here’s a detailed guide to the upcoming match:

Match Details

Fixture: Celtic vs. St Mirren
Date: Sunday, 5 January 2025
Venue: Celtic Park, Glasgow
Kick-off Time: 3:00 PM GMT

How to Watch

TV Broadcast: The match will not be broadcast live on Sky Sports or Premier Sports.
Celtic TV: Fans in the UK and Ireland can access the game through Celtic’s in-house pay-per-view service. Prices are £9.99 for subscribers and £12.99 for non-subscribers.
Overseas Fans: International viewers with Celtic TV subscriptions can watch the game live without additional payment.
Audio Coverage: BBC Radio Scotland’s Sportsound will provide live audio updates.
Highlights:
- BBC Scotland’s Sportscene airs highlights at 7:15 PM on Sunday.
- The SPFL YouTube channel will release their highlights on Monday.

Team News

Celtic:
- Following a demanding derby, changes in the starting lineup are anticipated. Liam Scales, Paulo Bernardo, and Reo Hatate may be rested.
- James Forrest is sidelined with an injury and is expected to miss several weeks.
- Odin Thiago Holm and Luis Palma are unlikely to feature as they edge closer to exits.
- Johnny Kenny has returned from his loan spell at Shamrock Rovers and could be included in the squad.
St Mirren:
- The Buddies are looking to recover from their Kilmarnock defeat and reignite their push for European qualification.

Match Officials

Referee: Grant Irvine
Assistant Referees: Jonathan Bell, Graham McNeillie
VAR Team: Andrew Dallas (Chief VAR), Gary Hilland

With Celtic looking to extend their advantage at the top of the table and St Mirren eager to climb the standings, this fixture promises an engaging battle at Celtic Park.