Celtic turn their attention to the Scottish Cup this weekend as they visit Auchinleck Talbot on Sunday (kick-off: 5.30pm).
Set to take place at Rugby Park, last year’s finalists Celtic head into the game on the back of two confidence-boosting league wins against Dundee United and Falkirk, with the reinstated Martin O’Neill helping to turn around the club’s fortunes following former head coach Wilfried Nancy’s ill-fated 33-day spell in charge.
Their West of Scotland League Premier Division hosts enter the game five divisions below their Glasgow counterparts, having been rewarded with the glamour tie against Celtic after beating Dumbarton 4-0 in the last round.
With rotation expected from the Parkhead outfit, The Scotsman looks at the latest injury and team news ahead of the game at Rugby Park.
1. GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 03: Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill is seen in the tunnel during the Premier League match between Celtic and Dundee at Celtic Park on December 03, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill could look to rotate against Auchinleck Talbot in the Scottish Cup this weekend. Cr: Getty Images. | Getty Images
2. Stephen Welsh - Celtic - AVAILABLE
Recalled from his loan at Motherwell earlier this week, the defender is available for selection if required. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
3. Jota - Celtic - OUT
The Portuguese winger is set to miss the rest of the season after suffering a setback in his return from an ACL injury that he picked up last April. | Getty Images
4. Viljami Sinisalo - Celtic - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
The Finnish goalkeeper could be handed a chance to impress in sticks, with regular number one Kasper Schmeichel given a rest. | Getty Images