CELTIC have started the season with a flyer in the Premiership and meet a team in a similar vein of form on Sunday.
Falkirk are sitting with five wins from five at the top of the Championship – just like the Hoops in the league above.
John mcGlynn recently underwent hip surgery leaving him on crutches[/caption]
His old pal Brendan Rodgers has Celtic in tip-top form[/caption]
Luke McCowan could start for the Hoops[/caption]
And the links don’t end there either.
John McGlynn was once Brendan Rodgers‘ opposition scout – now he IS the opposition.
Celtic are looking to get their hands back on the trophy they let slip last season with an early exit to Kilmarnock.
Falkirk are seeking a return trip to Hampden for the first time in 18 months in a competition they’ve never won.
They have defeated Celtic at this stage before though – an epic penalty shoot-out in 2006 sent John Hughes’ Bairns to the semi-final.
And now McGlynn is bidding for the same.
But they’ll have to be the first team to defeat the Hoops this season, and as Slovan Bratislava will testify, that’s no easy feat.
What time does Celtic v Falkirk kick off?
- Celtic take on Falkirk on Sunday, September 22.
- The match kicks off at 3pm UK time.
- It will be held at Celtic Park.
Who is the referee? Will VAR be used?
- Referee for the game is Calum Scott
- Assistant referees are David Dunne and Graeme Stewart
- VAR will be in use for this game – but not all matches at this stage of the competition.
- Only two of the games – involving Celtic and Rangers at home – have replay officials appointed.
- VAR for the Parkhead game is Andrew Dallas, assisted by Andrew McWilliam
What TV channel is Celtic v Falkirk on and can I live stream it?
- All quarter finals are being shown live by cup sponsors Premier Sports
- Celtic v Falkirk will be shown on Premier Sports 1
- Coverage commences at 2.30pm
- To stream the game live, head to the Premier Sport website or the Premier Player app.
Team news
Brendan Rodgers will rotate his squad after a vital Champions League win midweek.
Cameron Carter-Vickers and Alistair Johnston missed training on Friday after picking up knocks against Slovan Bratislava.
That could see new signing Auston Trusty start his first game for the Hoops after a cameo midweek.
Alex Valle, Yang and James Forrest could be granted game-time with Greg Taylor, Daizen Maeda and Nicolas Kuhn being rested.
And Luke McCowan could also make his first start for his boyhood club.
Falkirk boss John McGlynn will likely field the same side that eliminated Hearts from the competition last month.
But he will be without the suspended Ryan Shanley who was shown a red card in stoppage time of that game.
Match odds
Celtic 1/14 (Ladbrokes)
Draw 9/1 (Ladbrokes)
Falkirk 14/1 (Ladbrokes)
*Odds correct as at 15.30pm on Saturday, September 21.
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