Celtic vs Hearts: Kick-Off Time, TV Details, Referee and Team News for Parkhead Clash
Celtic welcome Hearts to Celtic Park this afternoon in a sold-out Premiership fixture that could prove crucial in the title run-in. The match kicks off at 3pm.
Is Celtic vs Hearts on TV?
The match will not be shown live on UK television. Neither Sky Sports nor Premier Sports have picked up the fixture for broadcast.
Celtic TV subscribers outside of the UK can watch the match live through their subscription. UK-based fans will have to wait for BBC Scotland’s Sportscene highlights, which begin at 7.15pm.
Sold Out at Celtic Park as Title Countdown Continues
Celtic Park is sold out, as is often the case nowadays. Despite that there will be empty seats around the ground with season ticket holders opting not to go to the game for whatever reason. The need to address that situation in some way next season is a must with fans locked out and empty seats remaining.
Celtic Team News: Sinisalo to Make League Debut
Viljami Sinisalo is set to make his league debut for Celtic, stepping in for Kasper Schmeichel who has been ruled out after picking up an injury while on international duty with Denmark. The Finnish goalkeeper has made just one appearance this season, coming in the Scottish Cup.
Callum McGregor is in line to return to the midfield after missing the Glasgow derby earlier this month. Paulo Bernardo and James Forrest could also be included in the matchday squad after overcoming recent injuries.
Celtic vs Hearts Referee and VAR Officials
Kevin Clancy will be the referee at Celtic Park. Ross Macleod and David Roome will be his assistants, with Greg Aitken on VAR and Chris Rae acting as AVAR.
With everything still to play for and the title in sight, this afternoon’s clash promises to be another intense outing as Celtic look to maintain their push towards a potential treble.
