What channel is Livingston v Celtic on? TV and live stream details as referee appointment confirmed
Celtic are looking to secure consecutive league wins for the first time under Wilfried Nancy as they take on basement side Livingston
Defending champions Celtic have a golden opportunity to pile pressure on leaders Hearts this weekend. The Hoops travel to basement side Livingston with the intention of picking up all three points and applying further misery to a Lions team that have only managed to record one victory from their opening 17 matches since returning to the top-flight.
All the pressure is on Celtic to go to West Lothian and secure a victory. The Bhoys in Green have dominated the landscape of Scottish football for the last four seasons after successfully defending the title under Ange Postecoglou and Brendan Rodgers, but now find their status as champions in real jeapordy from a club other than Rangers, with Hearts chasing their first league title since 1960.
The Jambos are six points clear of Celtic heading into this one. They maintained their strong position at the summit last weekend by defeating Rangers at Tynecastle and were ultimately able to dampen the mood of a Celtic side that were able to finally celebrate a victory under new boss Wilfried Nancy at the fifth time of asking against Aberdeen.
This is Nancy’s first taste of football in Europe, and though so far it’s been something of a baptism of fire, the Frenchman will hope in the long-run he can prove his doubters wrong, having previously achieved success in both the MLS and Canada earlier in his managerial career.
Celtic enter the match as hot favourites to pick up consecutive victories for the first time under Nancy, but Livingston could boost their chances of surivival if they are to somehow spring an upset infront of their home crwod at from Almondvale Stadium.
Is Livingston vs Celtic on TV?
Celtic travel to Almondvale Stadium to face newly-promoted side Livingston on Saturday 27 December. The game kicks off at 3pm but does not fall under the usual 3pm blackout. The SPFL has reportedly given special dispensation to screen matches at 3pm on Saturdays for two weeks over the festive period.
This means that viewers can watch all of the action on Sky Sports Football and Main Event channels. Fans can also stream the action using the SkyGo app which can be downloaded on a mobile phone or electronic device.
Livingston vs Celtic previous meetings
Celtic last face Livingston on matchday three of the new season under Brendan Rodgers. They secured a 3-0 victory at Parkhead on that occasion after a brace from Benjamin Nygren and a second half strike from Johnny Kenny.
It marked Celtic’s 10th win in a row over this weekend’s opponents, with the Hoops coming out on top in all four meetings during the 2023/24 campaign which ultimately ended in relegation for David Martindale and his team.
Celtic last dropped points against Livingston in a home match back in October 2021 when they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw. It came just a month after Livingston’s shock 1-0 victory over the Hoops in September that year, in what proved to be a challenging start for Ange Postecoglou in the early months of his tenure in charge.
Who is the referee for Livingston vs Celtic?
Referee Matthew MacDermid takes charge of Livingston’s home clash against Celtic. He’ll work alongside assistants Frank Connor and Dougie Potter in whas has the potential to be a feisty encounter.
VAR Nick Walsh is tasked with dealing with any controversial calls during the contest. He’s joined by assistant Graeme Leslie.