Celtic’s fixture against Falkirk will be a memorable occasion for the referee, who will take charge of a Hoops game for the first time.
Brendan Rodgers’ side are under serious pressure after suffering back-to-back league defeats for the first time since December 2023.
Hearts beat Celtic 3-1 at the weekend and the Hoops are eight points behind the Jambos, with calls for Rodgers to be sacked growing louder.
A win is the only acceptable result, and ahead of the game, the match officials have been confirmed.
Who is the referee for Celtic vs Falkirk?
As per the Scottish Football Association, the referee for the game at Celtic Park will be Ryan Lee.
It is the first time that the official has taken charge of a Hoops game after previously working his way through the lower divisions.
Lee has refereed three Scottish Premiership games this season and has handed out 12 yellow cards across them, but is yet to send anyone off.
As for the rest of the officials, he will be joined by Ross Macleod and David Dunne as the assistant referees, while Grant Irvine takes charge of VAR duties, with Gary Hilland as the assistant on VAR.
What happened the last time Celtic played Falkirk?
This is the second time the two teams have met this season after facing each other in the Premier Sports Cup.
Celtic were 4-1 winners against Falkirk that night as Dane Murray scored his first goal for the Bhoys.
Daizen Maeda and Alistair Johnston were also on the scoresheet, as well as an own goal from Liam Henderson.
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