How to watch Dundee vs Celtic TV channel, live stream, kick-off time + referee and VAR officials
All the lowdown ahead of Celtic’s’ Scottish Premiership visit to Dundee at Dens Park this weekend
Celtic will attempt to revive their faltering Scottish Premiership title hopes and keep tabs on the two clubs above them when the head back to Tayside to face a much-improved Dundee side at Dens Park this weekend.
Martin O’Neill’s men dropped to third in the league table prior to the international break after crashing to a 2-0 defeat away to Dundee United - leaving them five points adrift of leaders Hearts, and two behind arch rivals Rangers.
Three points is a necessity for the defending champions, but they face another tough task against a Dark Blues outfit that are high in confidence after losing just one of their last six domestic games. Steven Pressley’s side will look for a repeat of the performance the last time the two sides met at Dens, where they ran out 2-0 winners.
When is Dundee vs Celtic and what time is kick-off?
Dundee entertain Celtic at Dens Park on Sunday, April 5. The match will kick off at 16:30pm GMT.
Is Dundee vs Celtic on TV and how can it be watched?
Yes, Dundee vs Celtic has been selected for live TV coverage. Sky Sports have chosen to broadcast this match.
Coverage will begin on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football from 4.15pm following the conclusion of Livingston vs Hearts, with 15 minutes dedicated to pre-match build-up. Subscribers will have the option to live stream the match on the go via Sky Stream.
The game is also available to watch outside of the UK and Ireland. Celtic TV subscribers overseas can live stream the match without a charge across all their usual devices.
Who will be the referee for Dundee vs Celtic?
The SFA have confirmed the referee for Sunday’s encounter in Tayside will be Steven McLean. He will be assisted by linesmen Calum Spence and Douglas Ross, with Matthew MacDermid on VAR duties at Clydesdale House and Chris Graham as his assistant VAR.
What is the latest pre-match team news?
Dundee manager Steven Pressley could have attacker Joe Bevan back available after he took part in a midweek bounce game to build his match fitness back up, but experienced centre-back Clark Robertson will sit this game out due to a thigh problem.
Celtic boss Martin O’Neill is unable to call on long term absentees Cameron Carter-Vickers, Jota and Kasper Schmeichel, while Arne Engels remains a few weeks away from returning to the matchday squad. Striker Callum Osmand has stepped up his recovery along with Alistair Johnston, this this game may come too soon for both players.
On loan AFC Bournemouth right-back Julian Araujo is likely to miss the remainder of the campaign with a thigh injury, while fresh doubts have emerged over the fitness of Auston Trusty and youngster Colby Donovan after picking up knocks on international duty.