Celtic prepares for upcoming Scottish Premiership match against Aberdeen

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Celtic prepares for upcoming Scottish Premiership match against Aberdeen
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Celtic hosts Aberdeen at Celtic Park for a Scottish Premiership match on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 7:45 p.m. Manager Martin O’Neill faces injury concerns, with Callum Osmand expected to be sidelined following an ankle injury sustained against Falkirk. Kieran Tierney remains a doubt, potentially requiring Liam Scales to fill in at left-back. Conversely, captain Callum McGregor is expected to be available after dealing with a recent sickness bug, and Reo Hatate may feature on the bench. The match will be officiated by referee Duncan Nicolson, with John Beaton overseeing VAR. The fixture is not scheduled for live broadcast on Sky Sports in Britain and Ireland, though subscribers abroad can view the game via Celtic Player.

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  • Celtic plays Aberdeen at home on September 2, 2026, at 7:45 p.m.
  • Callum Osmand is out with an ankle injury, while Callum McGregor is expected to play.
  • Duncan Nicolson will serve as the match referee with John Beaton on VAR.
  • The match is available for international viewers through Celtic Player.
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Amid a flurry of transfer activity today as the Europa League signing deadline on Wednesday night looms, Celtic will be at Lennoxtown today focusing on the Scottish Premiership match on Wednesday nigh...

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