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Falkirk vs Celtic: Scottish Premiership preview, predictions, team news, TV channel and live stream

Celtic take on Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday 1 November. Ahead of the match, check out our preview, predictions, team news and TV info…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 5:00 AM
Falkirk vs Celtic: Scottish Premiership preview, predictions, team news, TV channel and live stream
Key Things to Know
  • Celtic visits sixth-placed Falkirk on Sunday seeking a tenth consecutive victory against the Bairns in the Scottish Premiership.
  • Celtic sits four points clear at the top of the league despite winning only three of their last nine matches.
  • Falkirk enters the contest on a three-match winning streak following a midweek away victory at Aberdeen.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic travel to face Falkirk at The Falkirk Stadium on Sunday, November 1, 2026, aiming to extend their four-point Scottish Premiership lead. Martin O'Neill's Celtic side enters the match targeting a tenth consecutive win over Falkirk following a midweek 1-1 draw against Dundee United, where Liam Scales scored a second-half equalizer. Falkirk sits sixth in the Premiership table under manager John McGlynn, having won three consecutive league matches, including a midweek victory against Aberdeen secured by Ben Krauhaus.

Celtic remains without the injured Alistair Johnston, Joël van den Berg, and Yang Hyun-jun, while defender Cameron Carter-Vickers and winger Jota push for starts after recent substitute appearances. Former Celtic goalkeeper Scott Bain is expected to start for the Bairns, while American striker Jacob Murrell leads the hosts' attack with five league goals this season. The Celtic Bhoys predicts a 3-1 away victory for Celtic.

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