How to watch Celtic vs Auchinleck Talbot: TV channel and live stream for Scottish Cup clash
All the viewing information you need to watch Celtic in Scottish Cup action this weekend
Following their Scottish Premiership clash with Falkirk, Celtic immediately shift their attention to their next rivals Auchinleck Talbot in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.
Martin O’Neill will oversee the match against the West of Scotland League Premier Division side this weekend, who have scored nine goals in their last three Cup appearances.
The Celtic interim manager, now taking on his second stint at the club this season, will oversee the remainder of the club’s 2025/26 fixtures following the departure of Wilfried Nancy.
Celtic received an allocation of 7,361 tickets for the upcoming clash but the deadline to purchase has passed. Fans can still catch the action live on TV this weekend, though. So we’ve rounded up all the information you need to watch Celtic take on Talbot.
When and where is Celtic vs Auchinleck Talbot?
Celtic are on the road this weekend for their Scottish Cup clash, which is scheduled for Sunday, January 18th at 5.30pm GMT. However, the match will not be held at Talbot’s home ground of Beechwood Park, much to the disappointment of the home side.
Last month, the club confirmed the clash against Celtic had been relocated to Kilmarnock’s home of Rugby Park, following discussions with the SFA, Police Scotland and East Ayrshire Council over concerns regarding the ground’s infrastructure in comparison to the size of the event.
“Although Beechwood Park meets and goes beyond the SFA Club Licensing Entry Level criteria in certain areas, various concerns the club could not ignore arose in relation to the ability of the surrounding infrastructure to cope with such a high-profile event that has brought worldwide interest to the village of Auchinleck and Auchinleck Talbot F.C,” the club announced in a statement.
Is Celtic vs Talbot on TV?
Yes, for those unable to attend the match in person, Celtic’s clash against Talbot will be shown live on TV this Sunday. The clash will be broadcast on Premier Sports 1, with coverage starting at 5.15pm and running until 9pm.
Celtic vs Talbot live stream information
As well as the TV channel coverage, Premier Sports offers live stream viewing. Fans can make the most of streaming the match and other sports fixtures live across multiple apps, which can be viewed on tablets, mobile phones, laptops and desktops, and compatible Smart TVs.
You can find out more about how and where to stream Premier Sports here. Subscriptions start at £11.99 per month for the Annual Pay as You Go package directly through the website.
Celtic vs Talbot Scottish Cup officials confirmed
Ahead of Celtic’s visit to Rugby Park, the officials to take charge of their Scottish Cup clash have been confirmed. Ross Hardie will be the referee for the afternoon, with Calum Spence and Alastair Taylor providing support on the touchlines. Chris Graham and assistant Andrew Dallas will be on VAR duty.