Dundee v Celtic – Travel advice, team news, referee details, KO time & where to watch | OneFootball

Celtic face Dundee this evening as Brendan Rodgers’ side look to continue their progress towards a fourth successive Scottish Premiership title and the 13th in 14 years…

Dens Park, Dundee, The Scot Foam Stadium, home of Dundee FC. Photo – Action Plus David Young

Despite losing the opening game of the month, Celtic have won their last three games and will look to extend that run with a result against Tony Docherty’s Dundee, who were robbed of a deserved victory against theRangers last midweek.

The Scottish Champions haven’t lost at Dens Park in 37 years since Tommy Coyne’s strike downed Billy McNeill’s side back in September 1988. Brendan will be keen for his side to show the form that they displayed in the 4-1 win over Ross County on Saturday in order to record another win.

Important Travel Update – Chaos at Perth

Traffic chaos on M90 with the Friarton Bridge closed and traffic delays of three hours being reported. Celtic play Dundee this evening at Dens Park. Photo The Courier

As reported on The Celtic Star earlier today the Friarton Bridge on the M90 is currently closed with reports of up to FOUR hour delays in the journey through Perth to Dundee. Accordingly Celtic supporters are being urged by Celtic SLO John Paul Taylor to seek alternative routes to Dundee and it may be prudent to set off as early as possible for the game at Dens Park.

TRAVEL UPDATE – Friarton Bridge has now re-opened. Still delays heading south but should now be fine for the Celtic buses and cars heading to Dundee this evening.

Celtic Team News

Nicolas Kühn arrives prior to the Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and St. Mirren at Celtic Park on January 05, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Brendan has confirmed that Daizen Maeda remains out and requires more time before returning to action, hopefully in time for the Scottish Cup tie with Kilmarnock on Saturday evening. James Forrest remains sidelined for a few more weeks. However, the Celtic manager will welcome both Luis Palma and Nicolas Kühn back into the squad after the pair missed the weekend’s trip up the A9 to Dingwall.

Kasper Schmeichel will start in goals. In defence, the American Bhoys of Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty will start in the central pairing with Alistair Johnston on the right with Greg Taylor likely coming in on the left. In midfield, Callum McGregor will start and you would expect Luke McCowan to start against his former club with Arne Engels in the midfield three.

Kyogo and Adam Idah started in Dingwall and the manager may be tempted to try this again. However, with two wingers available, Rodgers might play Palma or Yang with Kühn taking over on the right.

Celtic huddle in Dingwall. Ross County v Celtic in Dingwall. Photo Vagelis Georgariou

Match Officials

4th December 2024; Pittodrie; Scottish Premiership , Aberdeen versus Celtic; Alex Valle of Celtic is yellow carded by referee Don Robertson Photo Vagelis Georgariou

Don Robertson has been appointed as the referee for tonight’s Scottish Premiership encounter between Dundee and Celtic at Dens Park. The 38 year-old whistler will take charge of his fifth Celtic game this season with Brendan Rodgers’ side looking to extend their significant gap over theRangers at the top of the Scottish Premiership league table to 18 points.

Robertson was previously the man in the middle for Celtic’s lamentable 3-0 defeat at Ibrox at the beginning of the month. In a fairly controversy free match onfield, the experienced referee handled the occasion well without any drama.

The FIFA appointed official was also in charge of Celtic’s 1-0 win over Aberdeen at Pittodrie in December, the Hoops’ 6-0 victory against St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park in late September and the table toppers opening day 4-0 comfortable outing versus Kilmarnock at Paradise.

Andrew Dallas is on VAR duties for the League Cup semi-final between Celtic and Aberdeen.

Joining Don Robertson onfield is Assistant Referee 1 Gordon Crawford and Assistant Referee 2 Alastair Mather. At Clydesdale House manning VAR duties is Andrew Dallas with Andrew McWilliams taking the role as Assistant VAR.

Tonight’s opponents Dundee

Ross County v Celtic in Dingwall. Photo Vagelis Georgariou

Dundee had a rare free weekend. Tony Docherty’s side last played on Wednesday in their well-deserved 1-1 draw with theRangers in the City of Discovery which seemed to put the Ibrox club at tipping point with their manager Philippe Clement under severe scrutiny.

The Dark Blues sit 8th in a tightly congested table and are only two points above Hearts who are positioned in the relegation play-off spot.

On the other hand, Docherty’s men are three points off Hibs who have leaped into the top six after a remarkable turnaround of form in recent months.

Kick Off Time & Where to Watch

Chris Sutton with Kris Boyd ahead of Ross County v Celtic in Dingwall. Photo Vagelis Georgariou

Kick-off is 8:00pm and will be shown live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event. For supporters outside Britain and Ireland, Celtic TV are covering the game.

Sky Sports Football with coverage starts at 7:30pm (Celtic Park Time). Chris Sutton and Co will be in Tayside for the game as Celtic look to go 18 points clear of theRangers, who play on Wednesday.

Celtic TV subscribers outside of Britain and Ireland will be able to watch the action on the club’s streaming service as usual and there will be a full replay later.

You can also listen to the game live via Sportsound on BBC Radio Scotland. The programme kicks off at 7pm Match highlights will be shown on Sportscene on BBC One Scotland at 10:40pm on Wednesday night. Celtic TV’s Unique Angle will (fingers crossed) be available on You Tube tomorrow morning.

Predicted Score

Ross County v Celtic in Dingwall. Photo Vagelis Georgariou

Our 2-1 prediction for the game at Dingwall was doing rather well, even when Arne’s penalty was saved. A re-take and Luke McCowan putting the cherry on the cake put paid to another correct scoreline. Maybe we’ll get back to getting this right with a 3-0 win for Celtic this evening.

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