Is Celtic vs Falkirk on TV? Kick-off time, live stream, starting XI, referee & VAR

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Celtic play their first competitive cup match of the season this Friday night.

The Premier Sports Cup has been in Celtic’s trophy cabinet since December having reclaimed the prize from Rangers after a penalty shootout win at Hampden.

Now, Celtic begin their defence in the second round against Falkirk, who got themselves promoted to this season’s Scottish Premiership.

The Hoops came up against Falkirk in the Premier Sports Cup last year and recorded a 5-2 victory over John McGlynn’s men at Celtic Park.

It’s not very often Celtic fans get to experience a home game on a Friday evening, but that will be the case versus the Bairns.

Below, 67 Hail Hail has everything you need to know about Celtic vs Falkirk including TV and live stream details, the latest team and injury news, plus the appointed officials.

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Celtic vs Falkirk kick-off time

Celtic host Falkirk on Friday, August 15 in the Premier Sports Cup second round at Celtic Park. Kick-off in Glasgow is at 19:45 BST.

Is Celtic vs Falkirk live on TV?

Yes, Celtic vs Falkirk will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 1. Their coverage is scheduled to begin at 19:15 BST which is 30 minutes before kick-off.

Meanwhile, Celtic fans living outside the UK and Ireland can watch the Falkirk game live on Celtic TV provided you have an international subscription.

If you are out and about, you can listen to commentary of the encounter live via BBC Radio Scotland. Coverage on Sportsound begins at 19:00 BST.

Premier Sports will upload highlights after the game on their YouTube channel.

Celtic team & injury news

Brendan Rodgers told the press on Thursday: “No (new injuries), we’re in a good place. Players have been working well and yeah, looking forward to the game. So nothing injury-wise.”

Jota is the only long-term absentee in the squad.

Starting XI

• Sinisalo, Johnston, Murray, Trusty, Tierney, McGregor (C), Engels, McCowan, Forrest, Maeda, Kenny

Substitutes

• Schmeichel, Scales, Nygren, Idah, Yang, Yamada, Bernardo, Hatate, Ralston

Referee & VAR

The officials for Celtic vs Falkirk have been confirmed by the SFA. The on-field referee will be Lloyd Wilson and he will be assisted by Chris Rae and Graeme McNeillie.

John Beaton will be the VAR, while David Roome has been confirmed as the AVAR.