How to watch Falkirk vs Celtic: TV channel, live stream, team news, referee and VAR for Premiership showdown

Celtic travel to Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership this weekend as Martin O’Neill seeks to extend the gap at the top of the table.

O’Neill’s side dropped points in the league for only the second time this season on Wednesday night. A 2-2 draw at home to Dundee United meant they missed the opportunity to extend the gap on Rangers and Hearts, who simultaneously played out the same scoreline at Tynecastle. However, with both in League Cup action this weekend, the Hoops have another opportunity to race ahead. A win at FK2 would see put them seven clear of their Old Firm rivals and 11 ahead of the Jambos.

Standing in their way will be John McGlynn’s Falkirk, who have turned a corner in recent weeks and have won three out of three. The sides have already met at Celtic Park this season. The Hoops won 2-1 in the reverse fixture in August thanks to a double from striker Camilo Duran. In a match which has been chosen for television broadcast, here’s how viewers can tune into Falkirk vs Celtic, as well as some other useful match information:

Where and when will Falkirk vs Celtic take place?

The match will take place at the Falkirk Stadium on Sunday, November 1. Kick-off is scheduled for 1pm (GMT).

Will Falkirk vs Celtic be broadcast live on television?

Yes, the match will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage will commence half an hour before kick-off.

Can I live stream Falkirk vs Celtic?

Yes, Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match via the Sky Go app. Non-subscribers can purchase a Sky Sports day pass from Now TV for £14.99.

Who is the referee and VAR for Falkirk vs Celtic?

Referee Duncan Nicolson will be in charge at on Sunday. He’ll be assisted by Frank Connor and Daniel McFarlane, as well as fourth official Daniel Graves. At Clydesdale House, Greg Aitken is on VAR duty, alongside assistant Duncan Williams.

What is the Celtic team news ahead of Falkirk?

There were no fresh injury concerns from the Dundee United clash, as defender Alistair Johnston (hamstring) remains the only casualty. Winger Yang Hyun-jun is nearing his return from a hamstring issue but the weekend will come too soon.

What have Celtic said ahead of the Falkirk clash?

Ahead of the Falkirk clash, manager O’Neill said: “A number of players came in quite late on. So it will take time for us to get it (tactics right). So we need to hang in there. And at this minute, I think we're hanging in. We're playing against Falkirk, who themselves, after a bit of a stodgy start, are flying now. It's going to be a difficult game for us. But we've a chance to try and win the game if we can and that's what we'll try and do.”

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