Celtic v Falkirk: Team news, referee details, KO time & where to watch
Build-up
Falkirk will be without Robbie Leitch for their trip to Celtic, with the defender expected to be out for around two months after suffering an ankle ligament injury.
The Bairns will also be without long-term absentees Aidan Keena (Achilles), Callumn Morrison (ankle), and Anton Dowds (knee).
Celtic have no fresh injury concerns, with Sead Haksabanovic and David Turnbull both fit to start after returning from injury in the midweek win over Livingston.
Cameron Carter-Vickers was also fit enough to start against Livingston and is expected to continue at centre-back, with Carl Starfelt still out with a knee injury.
Team news
**Celtic:** Hart; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Jenz, Taylor; Hatate, McGregor, O'Riley; Abada, Giakoumakis, Jota **Falkirk:** Fulton; McGhee, Durnan, McCallum, Odoffin; Christie, Paton; Knott, Telfer, Wallace; LawlessReferee
The match will be refereed by Nick Walsh.
KO time
The match will kick off at 3pm GMT.
Where to watch
The match will be shown live on Premier Sports 1.
Conclusion
Celtic will be looking to continue their winning run against Falkirk, who have not beaten the Hoops since 2004.
The Bairns will be hoping to cause an upset, but Celtic will be confident of victory, especially at home.
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