CELTIC start 2024 eight points clear in the league and hoping for another three points.
But standing in their way are St Mirren, one of the Scottish Premiership’s surprise packages in 2023.
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Brendan Rodgers and his men head into this match feeling buoyant on the back of a 2-1 win against Rangers in Saturday’s Old Firm derby.
On the same day, Stephen Robinson’s Saints produced a stunning display to defeat Aberdeen 3-0 up at Pittodrie.
Rangers’ match against Kilmarnock will be done and dusted by the time this one kicks off so Celtic will step onto the field knowing they could potentially extend their lead depending on how the game at Ibrox pans out.
Here’s all you need to know.
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What time does St Mirren vs Celtic kick off?
- St Mirren vs Celtic takes place TODAY Tuesday, January 2
- The match kicks off at 5pm
- It will be played at the SMISA Stadium (St Mirren Park)
What TV channel is St Mirren vs Celtic on and can I live stream it?
- St Mirren vs Celtic is live on TV
- It will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football
- Coverage begins at 4pm, one hour before kick-off
Who is the referee and VAR?
- David Munro is the match referee
- Alan Mulvanny and Craig Ferguson will be linesmen
- Craig Napier is the fourth official
- Steven McLean is the VAR with Dougie Potter the assistant VAR
Team news
The big blow for the Hoops remains the injury to Cameron Carter-Vickers but it was worsened on the day of the Glasgow derby when Stephen Welsh popped his shoulder out.
For the Buddies, Ryan Strain and Ryan Flynn are likely to miss out through injury.
Latest odds
St Mirren 12/1
Draw 5/1
Celtic 1/5
*Odds courtesy of PaddyPower and correct as of 11pm on Monday, January 1.
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