Celtic v Hearts: team news, referee details, KO time & where to watch | OneFootball

Celtic face Hearts this afternoon in the Scottish Premiership. Brendan Rodgers’ side can go 16 clear with a win before Rangers kick off at Dundee this evening.

Team News

Viljami Sinisalo makes his first league start for Celtic in the absence of Kasper Schmeichel.

Alistair Johnston was on the winning side when he faced off against Cameron Carter-Vickers on International duty and the pair start together in Brendan’s backline. Auston Trusty missed the Rangers game but he’s back in the squad but only on the bench. The man that replaced him against Rangers, Maik Nawrocki, continues at the back with Jefferey Schlupp beside him at left back.

Callum McGregor captains the side. The midfielder missed the last hame through a calf injury but returns to start beside Arne Engels and Reo Hatate.

In attack, Daizen Maeda starts through the middle with Nicolas Kühn and Jota in the wide areas.

Subs: Bain, Taylor, Trusty, Idah, McCowan, Yang, Bernardo, Forrest & Ralston

Referee Details

Experienced referee Kevin Clancy takes charge of the game. Clancy will be assisted by Ross Macleod and David Roome.

Meanwhile at Clydesdale House, Greg Aitken is on VAR with Chris Rae assisting.

Kick Off Time

The game kicks off at 3pm (Celtic Park Time).

Where to Watch

The game will not be on TV but will be available to Celtic TV subscribers outside Britain & Ireland. Coverage starts at 2:45pm with the action from Paradise.