Match preview: Celtic (A)


Kilmarnock will travel to the East End of Glasgow to challenge the William Hill Scottish Premiership holders at Celtic Park on Saturday 12th April. 

Previous meeting 

A 2-1 defeat in which Bobby Wales equalised just before half-time. 

Last match: Celtic 

Celtic were defeated 1-0 at McDiarmid Park with Balodis providing the only goal of the game for the saints.  

Last match: Killie 

We won 2-0 at home as goals from Fraser Murray and Joe Wright secured the three points against Motherwell.  

Last 5 form: 

Killie:  Motherwell H (2-0 W), St Mirren A (1-5 L), Hibernian H (1-1 D), Ross County A (0-1 L) Rangers H (2-4 L) 

Celtic:  St Johnstone (1-0 L), Hearts H (3-0 W), Rangers H (2-3 L), Hibernian H (2-0 W) St Mirren A (2-5 W) 

The 12:30pm kick-off will be shown live to international Killie TV customers, there will be no Killie TV commentary this week. 

Take a look at key matchday details below.  

Entry and kiosk information 

Tickets for the clash have been available to purchase from the Killie Ticket Office.  

Away supporters should access the stadium via turnstiles 66 and 67, which will be open from 11am. 

Fans should also note that Celtic Park uses a cashless payment system, and also that all bags will be searched upon entry. 

Weather  

17°: 0% chance of rain, sunny. 

Match Officials 

Referee: John Beaton 

Assistant Referees: Daniel McFarlane & Scott Anderson 

VAR: Gavin Duncan 

AVAR: Gary Hilland 

Comments from the camp 

Fraser Murray and Derek McInnes spoke to the media ahead of Saturday’s clash.

WATCH: Derek McInnesFraser Murray

READ: Derek McInnesFraser Murray