Celtic vs Falkirk – Match preview and team news
Celtic face Falkirk in the first match after the split in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday night at Celtic Park.With just three points separating the league leaders Hearts and Celtic as Celtic cur...
Celtic vs Falkirk – Match preview and team news Celtic face Falkirk in the first match after the split in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday night at Celtic Park. With just three points separating the league leaders Hearts and Celtic as Celtic currently sits in third position with 67 points, every match is crucial for Martin O’Neill’s men as they chase the title. Celtic vs Falkirk – Match preview and team news Date: Saturday, 25th April.
Kick-off: 5:30pm BST. Venue: Celtic Park, Glasgow. Celtic team news Martin O’Neill welcomes back several key figures, though his defensive options remain severely depleted.
Centre-half Liam Scales returns from suspension and is expected to go straight back into the starting lineup. In a massive boost, long-term absentees Alistair Johnston and Callum Osmand have both returned to training and are available for selection after months out with hamstring injuries, though they may start on the bench as they are eased back into competitive action. Captain Callum McGregor is also fit to start despite recent minor fitness concerns.
However, the Hoops are still missing several players. Kasper Schmeichel (shoulder), Cameron Carter-Vickers (Achilles), Jota (ACL), Julian Araujo (thigh), and Colby Donovan (hamstring) are all confirmed absentees, leaving the squad thin ahead of this critical opening post-split fixture. Falkirk team news Falkirk manager John McGlynn faces what he described as a “huge blow” with three regular starters ruled out shortly before the trip to Glasgow.