Partick Thistle vs Celtic: Cup Preview, Team News & How to Watch
It’s a Glasgow derby in the cup this weekend as Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic head across the city to face in-form Partick Thistle.
The Hoops left it late at Rugby Park last Sunday, edging past Kilmarnock courtesy of a last-minute penalty. New boy Kelechi Iheanacho kept his cool to score on debut after Daizen Maeda’s opener was cancelled out by David Watson.
Now, with a Europa League tie coming up in midweek, Rodgers is expected to shuffle his squad for the trip to Firhill.
Match Details
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Date: Sunday, September 21
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Kick-off: 15:30 BST
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Venue: Firhill Stadium, Glasgow
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TV: Premier Sports
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Stream: Premier Sports Player
Celtic Team News
Rodgers will likely rotate, balancing domestic and European duties.
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In goal: Viljami Sinisalo could get a rare start.
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Defence: Academy product Dane Murray may partner Liam Scales, with Marcelo Saracchi expected to feature at left-back.
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Midfield: Captain Callum McGregor should anchor alongside Arne Engels and Nygren.
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Attack: Kelechi Iheanacho is set to lead the line after his dramatic debut winner, supported by Balikwisha and Tounekti.
Predicted XI (4-3-3):
Sinisalo; Donovan, Murray, Scales, Saracchi; McGregor, Engels, Nygren; Tounekti, Iheanacho, Balikwisha
Partick Thistle Form
The Jags are enjoying strong Championship form, sitting third with 10 points from 15. Mark Wilson’s men have won four straight, including a comeback victory over Airdrie live on BBC Scotland last week. Celtic will need to be on guard.
Match Officials
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Referee: Kevin Clancy
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Assistants: Ross Macleod, David Dunne
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VAR: Not in use
Official lineups will be confirmed around 14:30 BST on Sunday, roughly an hour and 15 minutes before kick-off.
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