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Celtic vs Kilmarnock: TV channel, kick-off time, team news, referee & VAR

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Celtic begin their quest to defend the Scottish Cup crown they won last season against Kilmarnock this evening.

Adam Idah was the hero against Rangers in the 2023/24 final at Hampden as Celtic secured the league and cup double in Brendan Rodgers‘ first season back as boss.

The Northern Irishman will be keen to get his hands on the famous old trophy again come May and the campaign starts at Parkhead tonight and Killie are the visitors.

Below, 67 Hail Hail provide you with all there is to know about Celtic vs Kilmarnock including the kick-off time, TV channel, team news and the officials appointed.

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Celtic vs Kilmarnock kick-off time

Celtic host Kilmarnock on Saturday, January 18 in the Scottish Cup fourth round at Celtic Park. Kick-off is at 5:30pm GMT.

Celtic vs Kilmarnock TV channel

Celtic vs Kilmarnock will be broadcast live on TV. You can watch the game on Premier Sports 2 provided you have a subscription. Their coverage starts at 5:20pm GMT.

Celtic supporters living outside the UK and Ireland can watch the Kilmarnock cup tie live on Celtic TV. The club’s coverage will start at 4:30pm GMT which is one hour before kick-off.

You can also listen to the game live via Sportsound on BBC Radio Scotland. The programme will commence at kick-off.

Celtic team & injury news

Thankfully for Brendan Rodgers, only James Forrest will be missing from the matchday squad against Kilmarnock tonight.

Daizen Maeda has recovered from his injury and Rodgers confirmed he is ready to go.

Referee & VAR

The officials for Celtic vs Kilmarnock have been confirmed by the SFA. The on-field referee will be Nick Walsh and he will be assisted by Graeme Stewart and Calum Spence.

Steven McLean will be the VAR while Gary Hilland has been confirmed as his AVAR.