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Hoops Host Raith Rovers Return
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Jota was on target when Celtic defeated Raith 3-0 in the League Cup in September 2021

Celtic Park, Glasgow
Saturday, 8 February 2025
17.45 GMT

The Hoops resume their quest to defend their Scottish Cup crown tomorrow's late kick off, when they host Championship side, Raith Rovers, for a place in the Quarter-Final draw.

Celtic are coming into this on the back of a comprehensive 6-0 win against Dundee on Wednesday, which featured a number of goals of the highest quality, especially in the second half, and the Bhoys will be wanting to carry that sort of form through this game and into the upcoming Champions League tie with Bayern Munich, next week.

But first things first...​

Bhoys Aim to Dee-stroy
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Arne Engels' late penalty equalizer snatched a share of the spoils when these sides last met


Celtic Park, Glasgow
Wednesday, 5 February 2025
19.45 GMT​

The Hoops have the opportunity to restore a 13 point gap at the top of the Premiership ladder, with victory against Dundee at Parkhead, tomorrow evening.

Celtic come into this game on the back of a 3-1 success against managerless Motherwell at the weekend, and will be looking to back that up in a match that was postponed, due to the damage left in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn.

This past month has seen 7 players leave the club (either permanantly or on loan), with just Jota's return incoming and the...​

Celts Sight Success v Steelmen
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December: Daizen Maeda powers a header to score in the 4-0 win when these sides last met


Fir Park, Motherwell
Sunday, 2 February 2025
15.00 GMT

Celtic return to the bread and butter of Premiership football this weekend, when they make the short journey south across Lanarkshire, to take on Motherwell.

The Bhoys will be looking to bounce back after the brave but ultimately unsuccessful trip down south against Aston Villa in the Champions League, and knowing that they will be faced with the prospect of German powerhouse, Bayern Munich in the next phase.

But for now, attention is turned back to matters domestic, as Celtic look to secure a 4th successive League...​

Champions League VIII
Aston Villa F.C.
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Kasper Schmeichel will be aiming to record a third straight Champions League clean sheet tomorrow


Villa Park, Birmingham
Wednesday 29 January 2025
20.00 GMT

The Champions League returns tomorrow evening, as the Celts travel down to England to take on Aston Villa in this final Group Stage fixture.

The Hoops are coming into this game on 12 points - just 1 behind Villa - and have the opportunity to leapfrog them with a victory. Indeed, it is reflective of how tight the Group Stage is, that single point the difference between the 2 sides, but 9 places seperate the sides in the overall table standings!

With the 1-0 win over...​

Bhoys Turn to Burn(s) Dundee
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MATCH POSTPONED
Rescheduled Wed 5 Feb 2025

Arne Engels' late penalty equalizer snatched a share of the spoils when these sides met last week


Celtic Park, Glasgow
Saturday, 25 January 2025
15.00 GMT​

The Bhoys turn their attention back to the Premiership this weekend, with the visit of Dundee to Parkhead on Saturday, with the Hoops looking to secure an 8th straight 'home' League win.

Celtic come into this game on the back of a memorable Champions League night, resulting in a dramatic and tense 1-0 win over Swiss side Young Boys, which ensured progression past the Group Stage for the Hoops in that competition...​