Hearts v Hibs and Celtic v Aberdeen look to be tasty fixtures even without fans. However, before then Celtic have the small matter of a Europa League encounter with Lille to play with Rangers also in action against Lech Poznan.
As of next season Scotland will have five entrants into European football, coinciding with the launch of the Uefa Conference League which gives more opportunities to the country’s smaller clubs to have a run in Europe.
Scroll down and click through for all the latest news and transfer speculation from around the SPFL and be sure to check back in at the same time tomorrow for more of the same.
5. Duffy backed by boss
Celtic boss Neil Lennon has backed Shane Duffy to bounce back from the weekend’s mistake at Aberdeen and come through the current tough period which has brought plenty of criticism. Lennon said: “I had a chat with him the other night. He’s feeling it but he will come through it. We just need to show him a bit of patience. He made a mistake at the weekend, but the vitriol that comes after it is incredible.” (Scottish Sun) Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
6. Kent's England challenge
Steven Gerrard has explained the challenges which face Ryan Kent getting a call-up to the England national team. The Rangers winger was touted for a place in Gareth Southgate’s squad after an impressive start to his campaign. However, Gerrard noted there is a “£100m” worth of talent playing in the Premier League and Bundesliga ahead of him. (Various) Photo: Rob Casey - SNS Group
7. Ranges tipped to sign winger
Rangers have been tipped to make a move for QPR starlet Bright Osayi-Samuel in January. There have been reports the 22-year-old rejected a new deal with his contract expiring at the end of the season. Both Celtic and Rangers have been linked with him. Ex-England striker Kevin Phillips said: “To be left out of the squad when your team is struggling in the Championship suggests to me that it is a no brainer, he will be moving on in January. If that is up to Rangers I am sure he will shine up there because he is a superb player.” (Football Insider) Photo: Naomi Baker
8. GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 5: Scotland Head Coach Steve Clarke names his squad for the forthcoming UEFA EURO 2020 Qualifying matches against Cyprus and Kazakhstan at Hampden Park, on November 5, 2019, in Glasgow, Scotland.(Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Steve Clarke will be in attendance at Hampden Park for the Hearts v Hibs Scottish Cup semi final on Saturday as the runs the rue over a number of players. The Scotland boss is keen on seeing five in action, four of which are from the Premiership team, plus Craig Gordon for Robbie Neilson's men. (Evening News) Photo: Alan Harvey - SNS Group