SFA appoints Matthew MacDermid to officiate Celtic match at St Johnstone
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 8:50 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
The Scottish Football Association has named Matthew MacDermid as the referee for Celtic’s upcoming Premiership away fixture against St Johnstone. The match is scheduled for an 8pm kick-off on Wednesday at McDiarmid Park. MacDermid will be supported by assistant referees Ross Macleod and David Dunne, with Dan McFarlane serving as the fourth official. Grant Irvine has been appointed to handle VAR duties alongside assistant Duncan Williams. This marks MacDermid’s second Celtic appointment of the current season, following his officiating role in the team's 1-0 win over Dundee on the opening weekend. During his career, he has managed several high-profile Celtic fixtures, including both league and Scottish Cup matches.
- •Matthew MacDermid will referee the match at McDiarmid Park on Wednesday.
- •Ross Macleod and David Dunne are the confirmed assistant referees.
- •Grant Irvine will oversee the VAR process for the fixture.
- •The match is scheduled to begin at 8pm.
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — St Johnstone v Celtic: Referee confirmed for Hoops rescheduled trip to Perth
- 6:05 PMYahoo Sports — SFA confirm officials for Celtic’s Premiership trip to St Johnstone
"Matthew MacDermid has been appointed as the referee for Celtic’s Premiership trip to face St Johnstone on Wednesday night.19th April 2026; Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland; Scottish Cup Football, Cel...
"Celtic face St Johnstone on Wednesday evening in the Scottish Premiership. Martin O’Neill’s side travel to Perth to face the newly promoted Saints in the rearranged game from 22 August. The game w...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 8:50 PMSt Johnstone v Celtic: Referee confirmed for Hoops rescheduled trip to Perth
Celtic face St Johnstone on Wednesday evening in the Scottish Premiership. Martin O’Neill’s side travel to Perth to face the newly promoted Saints in the rearranged game from 22 August. The game w...
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 6:05 PMSFA confirm officials for Celtic’s Premiership trip to St Johnstone
Matthew MacDermid has been appointed as the referee for Celtic’s Premiership trip to face St Johnstone on Wednesday night.19th April 2026; Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland; Scottish Cup Football, Cel...
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