What channel is Falkirk v Celtic? TV and live stream plus team news, referee and VAR

O’Neill steered Celtic to a comfortable 4-0 win over Dundee United on Saturday in his first match back in the dugout following the sacking of Wilfried Nancy.

The Northern Irishman had overseen a run of seven victories in eight matches during a spell as interim manager following the resignation of Brendan Rodgers in October.

He relinquished his post when Nancy was appointed in December, however, the Frenchman became the shortest-serving Celtic manager in history when he was dismissed last week after just 33 days in charge after losing five of his seven matches in charge.

As a result, Cetlic find themselves third in the table, six points behind leaders Hearts, although they can reclaim second place from Rangers with a win at Falkirk Stadium.

However, John McGlynn’s in-form Falkirk side will hope to inflict a first domestic setback on O’Neill this season after winning three of their last four matches. The Bairns have climbed into the top six and can move to within two points of fifth-placed Hibs with a win over the defending champions.

The two previous meetings between the sides this season, both at Parkhead, have ended in heavy defeats for Falkirk with Celtic claiming a 4-1 win in the Premier Sports Cup last 16 in August followed by a 4-0 victory in the league in October.

Falkirk v Celtic match details

The Scottish Premiership match between Falkirk and Celtic takes place at Falkirk Stadium on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Kick-off is 7.45pm.

Falkirk v Celtic TV channel

The match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 1 with coverage starting at 7.15pm. Highlights will shown on Sportscene on BBC One Scotland at 10.40pm.

Falkirk v Celtic live stream

Premier Sports subscribers can stream the game live via the Premier Sports website and app.

Falkirk v Celtic team news

Falkirk have signed striker Ben Parkinson from Newcastle United and attacking midfielder Louie Marsh on loan from Sheffield United and both will be added to the squad. The Bairns are expected to be without Lewis Neilson (ankle), Gary Oliver (hamstring), Ross MacIver (ankle) and Tom Lang (foot) although all are close to returning.

Celtic are without Kelechi Iheanacho, Alistair Johnston, Callum Osmand and Marcelo Saracchi (all hamstring) along with Jota (knee) and Cameron Carter-Vickers (Achilles). Stephen Welsh may be added to the squad after being recalled from his loan at Motherwell amid suggestions that Auston Trusty may have picked up an injury in the closing stages of the win over Dundee United.

Falkirk v Celtic referee and VAR

John Beaton has been appointed match referee and will be supported by assistants Ross Macleod and Alastair Mather. Grant Irvine is on VAR duty, assisted by Ross Hardie.

Falkirk 6/1, Draw 19/5, Celtic 1/2 - via oddschecker.com.