Dundee United vs Celtic: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time + referee and VAR officials for Tannadice clash
Everything you need to know as Celtic travel to Dundee United on Scottish Premiership duty this weekend
Title-chasing Celtic head north to Tannadice this weekend to face a Dundee United side on the verge of being consigned to a bottom six finish in the Scottish Premiership.
The Hoops sit two points adrift of league leaders Hearts ahead of making the trip to Tayside, with Martin O’Neill’s men eager to get off to a fast start on what is likely to be a difficult playing surface.
Celtic have recovered 13 points from losing positions so far this season, but they face a Tangerines outfit who will be aiming to rack up successive home wins against the Parkhead club since 1991.
United, though, have been struggling for form of late, winning just once in their last five games overall which included throwing away a two-goal lead to draw with city rivals Dundee last Sunday.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Celtic’s clash with seventh-placed Dundee United:
When is Dundee United vs Celtic? What time is kick-off?
Dundee United host Celtic at Tannadice Park on Sunday, March 22, with the match kicking off at 12:30 GMT.
Is Dundee United vs Celtic on TV? Live stream options
Yes, Sky Sports will broadcast the match live on Sky Sports Football. Coverage will get underway at 11.30pm ahead of kick-off an hour later. A subscription can be purchased here, while fans can also watch live via Now TV.
The match can also be live streamed via the Sky Go app, to be watched on the go via laptop or hand-held device. Subscribers to Now TV can also stream the encounter live via the Now TV app. Celtic TV international subscribers can also watch the match live without any additional charge.
Who will be the referee for Dundee United vs Celtic?
The Scottish FA have announced that Nick Walsh will be the referee for Sunday’s match, having previously taken charge of the reverse fixture in mid-December. He will be assisted by linesmen Daniel McFarlane and David McGeachie, while David Dickinson is on VAR duties with Andrew Dallas as his assistant.
Walsh caused a storm when he contentiously opted not to send off Celtic defender Julian Araujo for a reckless challenge on Dundee United skipper Will Ferry earlier this year.
What is the latest pre-match team news?
Celtic boss Martin O’Neill will still be without long-term absentees Arne Engels, Alistair Johnston, Cameron-Carter-Vickers, Callum Osmand and Jota, while goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has announced he requires two operations on a shoulder injury and skipper Callum McGregor remains a doubt.
However, centre-back Auston Trusty is available for selection after serving a recent three-match suspension and full-back Kieran Tierney is expected to return to the matchday squad.
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin doesn’t have Bert Esselink (unspecified), Craig Sibbald (hamstring) or Isaac Pappoe (knee) available to call on, while Kristijan Trapanovski is a doubt after being sent for a scan on a troublesome knee issue.
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