Celtic vs Hibernian: TV channel, ‘new’ kick-off time, team news, referee & VAR
Celtic vs Hibernian: TV channel, ‘new’ kick-off time, team news, referee & VAR
Celtic return to action at home to Hibernian tomorrow after extending their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership table to seven points amid their midweek victory over Aberdeen.
Confidence is flowing within Brendan Rodgers’ dressing room as the Bhoys bid to make it 16 league matches without a loss when David Gray’s men travel to Parkhead.
Despite a bruising encounter at Pittodrie, Reo Hatate sealed a 1-0 Celtic triumph against Aberdeen to put a dent in Jimmy Thelin’s hopes of snatching the title away from the defending champions.
On the other hand, Hibernian come into this one off the back of a morale-boosting 3-0 victory over Motherwell at Fir Park, lifting them off the foot of the table.
Below, 67 Hail Hail has everything you need to know ahead of this weekend’s clash, including how to watch live, the latest team news, appointed officials and more.
Celtic vs Hibernian kick-off time
Celtic face Hibernian on Saturday, December 7th in the Scottish Premiership at Celtic Park. Kick-off is at 3 pm GMT.
Celtic vs Hibernian TV channel
Is Celtic vs Hibernian on TV? Unfortunately, neither Sky Sports nor Premier Sports have picked up broadcast rights to show the match live on Saturday afternoon.
However, overseas Celtic supporters can tune into the action via Celtic TV. Build-up begins at 2 pm, while a full video replay will be shown at 10 pm.
You can also listen to live match commentary from Sportsound on BBC Radio Scotland. Video highlights will be available on Sportscene at 7:15 pm, with the SPFL YouTube channel set to upload their own version of events come Sunday.
Celtic team & injury news
Scott Bain missed Celtic’s trip to Aberdeen through illness and Odin Thiago Holm has suffered from recent calf problems.
Apart from that, there are no obvious absences for the Bhoys ahead of their clash at home to Hibernian. Greg Taylor is likely to come in for Alex Valle after his excellent second-half display at Pittodrie.
Brendan Rodgers may look to rotate once again, seeing as there is a short turnaround between kick-off on Saturday and the trip to face Dinamo Zagreb next Tuesday evening.
Referee & VAR
Chris Graham will officiate Celtic vs Hibernian and is supported by assistants Dougie Potter and Steven Traynor. Euan Anderson is the main VAR operative, with Alan Mulvanny alongside to review any contentious incidents.
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