How to watch Hibs vs Celtic: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, referee and VAR officials
Everything you need to know about the Scottish Premiership clash in the capital
Celtic will face Hibs away in their second of five post-split fixtures as the SPFL Premiership nears its conclusion.
Martin O’Neill’s side leapfrogged Rangers in the standings last weekend as Daizen Maeda’s brace and assist inspired Celtic to a 3-1 win at home to Falkirk, while the following day their Old Firm rivals lost 3-2 to Motherwell at Ibrox. The results mean Celtic now sit a point ahead in second place with four games remaining. The Hoops however do remain three points behind Hearts in the league as they subsequently defeated nine-man Hibs 2-1 at Easter Road in the Edinburgh Derby.
For the second weekend running, Celtic will have the chance to put the pressure on their title rivals with a victory, as Hearts and Rangers face off at Tynecastle a day after the Hibs clash, in a fixture where something has got to give. While the game offers this golden opportunity, their weekend opponents have been a slight bogey team for them of late, and won the last fixture at Celtic Park 2-1. As the Hoops seek revenge in Leith, here’s everything you need to know about Hibs vs Celtic:
When and where will Hibs vs Celtic take place?
The match will take place at Easter Road, Edinburgh on Sunday, May 3rd. Kick-off is scheduled for 12:00pm (BST).
Will Hibs vs Celtic be broadcast live on television?
Yes, the match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage will start an hour before kick-off at 11:00am.
Can I live stream Hibs vs Celtic?
Yes, the match will be available to live stream to Sky Sports subscribers via the Sky Go app or through a Now Sports Membership. Live audio commentary is available for both sets of fans on Celtic TV and Hibs TV.
Who is the referee for Hibs vs Celtic?
The SFA have confirmed the referee for Sunday’s clash will be David Dickinson, with Calum Spence and Douglas Ross running the lines. At Clydesdale House, VAR Don Robertson will be assisted by Duncan Nicolson.
What is the team news for Celtic ahead of the Hibs clash?
Left back Kieran Tierney went off injured in the Falkirk win but manager O’Neill confirmed after the match this was just a precaution. Last weekend’s triumph was also the first time right back Alistair Johnston had been involved in over six months. He was brought on from the bench for Anthony Ralston on Saturday but now could be thrust in from the start. Colby Donovan and Callum Osmand are set to return before the end of the season, but the weekend will come too soon.
For Hibs, defender Felix Passlack was the scorer of the opener the last time they faced Celtic, however he’ll play no part on Sunday after his red card in the Derby, while goalkeeper Raphael Sallinger is also suspended after his bizarre sending off against the Jambos for catching the ball outside his box.
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