When delayed Celtic fixture might be played as Viaplay Cup final causes postponement

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On Saturday evening, Celtic booked their place in the Viaplay Cup final at Hampden Park next month.

The Bhoys will face off against our Glasgow rivals, Rangers, in the showpiece match, with the official details now being confirmed for the fixture.

It will be an exciting opportunity for the Hoops as they aim to win the first piece of silverware of the season and make it back-to-back league cup successes.

With the cup final taking place on the 26th of February next month, it has meant a postponement of one of the Bhoys’ upcoming Scottish Premiership fixtures against Hearts.

Ange Postecoglou’s side were due to go up against Robbie Neilson and his team the same weekend at Celtic Park, on Saturday the 25th.

However, that match will no longer take place on that date, with Celtic now in Viaplay Cup action against our Glasgow rivals the following day.

When postponed Hearts fixture may take place?

Of course, the league is the bread and butter for Ange Postecoglou’s side, as they eye up a quick return to the UEFA Champions League group stages by winning the Scottish Premiership.

Fixtures against the Edinburgh side can prove to be a difficult task, and it would have likely been one the Celtic coaching staff were eyeing up as the games go on.

So, you would imagine that all parties are keen to see a new fixture date provided as soon as possible. So what dates are available for both clubs?

In my opinion, the most likely date that this game between Celtic and Hearts in Glasgow will be rescheduled to is Wednesday 8th of March.

Neither side are in action on this midweek, and it seems like the ideal opportunity for the two teams to catch up before the March international break following the February postponement.

Unfortunately for supporters, if the game takes place on this date, it is unlikely we will see it broadcast on TV due to Champions League knockout fixtures taking place the same evening [UEFA].

Currently, the 11th/12th of March is also available. However, should both sides advance in the next two rounds of the Scottish Cup, they will then be involved in quarter-final action [SFA].

There do also appear to be midweek dates available as we head into April, with the initial round of 34 Scottish Premiership fixtures coming to a close.

But, you would imagine all parties are keen to see this game take place before then.

Hopefully, we can receive official confirmation of a rescheduled date for what should prove to be an exciting fixture between Celtic and the Jambos at Paradise.

Last time the two teams faced off under the lights in Glasgow, it was a controversial evening as Kyogo provided the winner for the Bhoys.

In other news, Celtic announce details for Hampden Glasgow derby final; kick-off time confirmed.