Falkirk vs Celtic: team news, line-ups and TV channel

Falkirk vs Celtic is live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event on Sunday 1 November. The Scottish Premiership match at the Falkirk Stadium kicks off at 1pm GMT, with coverage beginning at 12.30pm.

What channel is Falkirk vs Celtic on?

Sky’s Scottish Premiership schedule confirms that Falkirk vs Celtic is live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage starts at 12.30pm GMT on Sunday 1 November, ahead of the 1pm kick-off.

Subscribers with the relevant Sky Sports package can stream the match through Sky Go. It is also available with a NOW Sports membership.

For more live football listings, see our football on TV guide.

Falkirk vs Celtic kick-off time and venue

The match kicks off at 1pm GMT on Sunday 1 November 2026 at the Falkirk Stadium, as listed by the SPFL.

Falkirk vs Celtic team news

Alistair Johnston is expected to remain unavailable for Celtic after suffering a hamstring injury on his return against Hibernian. Martin O’Neill said on Tuesday that he did not expect the defender to play before the November international break, STV reported.

O’Neill said the scan showed a different injury from Johnston’s previous problem, with the anticipated absence measured in weeks rather than months. Read our Martin O’Neill press-conference report for the background.

Jota came on at half-time against Dundee United on Wednesday and supplied the cross for Liam Scales’ equaliser, according to Celtic’s official match report. Celtic drew 2-2 after Camilo Durán had opened the scoring.

Read our Celtic vs Dundee United report for the goals and line-ups from Wednesday’s 2-2 draw.

Falkirk arrive after a 1-0 win at Aberdeen. Substitute Ben Krauhaus scored the winner in the 73rd minute, Aberdeen’s report confirmed.

John McGlynn said on 23 October that Ethan Laidlaw was close to returning to training and Joe Garner was also nearing a return, while Keelan Adams and Aodhan Doherty were further away, the Falkirk Herald reported.

Where the teams stand

Celtic lead the Scottish Premiership with 28 points from 11 matches, four ahead of Rangers. Falkirk are sixth with 15 points from 11 games, according to the official SPFL table.

Falkirk have won three successive league matches: 2-1 away to Hibernian, 3-0 at home to Kilmarnock and 1-0 away to Aberdeen. The Hibernian result is recorded on the SPFL’s Falkirk page.

Watching Falkirk vs Celtic outside the UK

Viewers outside the UK should check their local broadcaster’s listings.

Falkirk vs Celtic: your questions answered

Is Falkirk vs Celtic on TV?

Yes. Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event show the match live, with coverage from 12.30pm GMT on Sunday 1 November.

What time is Falkirk vs Celtic?

Kick-off is at 1pm GMT at the Falkirk Stadium.

Can I stream Falkirk vs Celtic?

Yes. Use Sky Go with the relevant Sky Sports package, or a NOW Sports membership.

Is Alistair Johnston playing against Falkirk?

Johnston is expected to miss the match. Martin O’Neill said he did not expect the defender to return from his hamstring injury before the November international break.