Celtic are now entering a high-stakes stretch of matches and they don’t come more significant than their Premier Sports Cup semi-final clash against Aberdeen this weekend.
While the Bhoys come off the back of a comfortable victory over Dundee in midweek, Aberdeen arrive fresh from a victory over Rangers that has set the scene for a compelling tie at the national stadium.
Both sides have identical Scottish Premiership records with nine victories and one draw apiece, with Celtic leading the way on goal difference.
Brendan Rodgers will now lock horns with Jimmy Thelin in Premier Sports Cup action after his side’s stalemate against the Dons last month. A place in the final against either Rangers or Motherwell awaits for the winners.
Below, 67 Hail Hail has everything you need to know about the Aberdeen clash, including how to watch live, the latest team news, appointed officials and more.
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Celtic vs Aberdeen kick-off time
Celtic take on Aberdeen on Saturday, November 2nd in the Premier Sports Cup at Hampden Park. Kick-off is at 5:30 pm GMT.
Celtic vs Aberdeen TV channel
Is Celtic vs Aberdeen on TV? Yes, viewers in the UK can catch all the action from the national stadium on Premier Sports 1, with coverage set to commence from 5 pm until 8.45 pm. That may change should the encounter enter extra time and penalties.
Supporters outside the UK & Ireland have the option of watching on via Celtic TV, who are broadcasting the match alongside providing a video replay of all the action at 10 pm.
You can also take in audio updates from the fixture live on Sportsound on BBC Radio Scotland, while highlights will become available post-match via Premier Sports’ website and YouTube channel.
Celtic team and injury news
Brendan Rodgers has confirmed Adam Idah, Nicolas Kuhn and Callum McGregor are likely to be available for Celtic against Aberdeen despite the trio missing out during the week against Dundee due to respective knocks.
The former has come through a scan without too much worry after being on the receiving end of a poor challenge from Liam Gordon away to Motherwell at Fir Park.
Cameron Carter-Vickers and Greg Taylor should be involved after both started against the Dee, while there is a question mark over whether Auston Trusty or Liam Scales will be selected in central defence.
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Referee & VAR
Kevin Clancy is the man with the whistle as Celtic look to topple Aberdeen, with Frank Connor and Daniel McFarlane running the lines.
Andrew Dallas is chief VAR operative incase any incidents require review and will be supported by John McCrossan. Callum Scott has been drafted in as fourth official.
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