Celtic v Hibernian: team news, referee details, KO time & where to watch

Team News

Celtic will be without Liam Scales and Paulo
Bernardo for the game through injury. The Portuguese midfielder is still recovering from an ankle knock from the win over Raith Rovers while Scales picked up a facial injury in the win at St Mirren last weekend.

Kasper Schmeichel will reclaim the gloves in the Scottish Cup after Viljami Sinisalo stepped into the lineup to make his debut in the Last 16 win last month.

Auston Trusty has managed to shake off a head knock from last weekend and the USA Internationalist will come back into the team to partner Cameron Carter-Vickers. You would expect Alistair Johnston to start at right back with Jefferey Schlupp at left back.

In midfield, expect Reo Hatate and Arne Engels to start alongside skipper Callum McGregor in the centre of the park.

In attack, expect Daizen Maeda to start through the middle with Jota on the left and Nicolas Kühn on the right.

Adam Idah and Yang will be itching to get onto the pitch to make their most felt as Celtic look to return to Hampden and attempt to retain their trophy.

Referee Details

Nick Walsh has been handed the whistle for the game. The 34-year-old refereed Celtic’s wins over Kilmarnock and Raith Rovers in the competition.

Walsh will be assisted by Frank Connor and Colin Drummond. Kevin Clancy is on VAR with Andrew McWilliam assisting.

Kick Off Time

The game kicks off at 3pm (Celtic Park Time).

Where to Watch

The game will be shown on Premier Sports 1 with coverage starting at 2:30pm (Celtic Park Time). Overseas Celtic TV subscribers will be able to watch the game on the club’s streaming platform. Coverage starts at 2:45pm (Celtic Park Time) with Daylin Docherty and former Celtic striker, Cillian Sheridan bringing you all the action from Celtic Park.