Celtic travel to Tayside to take on Dundee at Dens Park this afternoon.
Brendan Rodgers knows that a win in the City of Discovery will take Celtic 11 points ahead of Rangers and close the gap to Hearts at the top of the Scottish Premiership table to two points.
The last time Dundee beat Celtic at Dens Park was in the Bhoys’ famous centenary season when Tommy Coyne scored the winner in a 1-0 victory.
And now, Rodgers travels to Dundee for the first time this season hoping to pick up another three Scottish Premiership points.
So with that in mind, here is how Celtic fans can keep up with all the action this lunchtime on TV, radio or on live stream.
Dundee vs Celtic: Kick-off time
Celtic will kick-off against Dundee in the Scottish Premiership on th 19th of October at 12pm.
The game will be played at Dens Park.
Where fans can watch Dundee vs Celtic on TV
Celtic fans can watch the big game on Sky Sports Football with coverage starting at 11:00 AM.
Fans with a subscription to Celtic TV can watch all action with coverage starting at 11am but only if you live outside of the UK and Ireland.
BBC Radio Scotland’s Dundee vs Celtic radio time
Live commentary will be available on BBC Radio Scotland.
Coverage starts from 11:30am.
Dundee vs Celtic referee and VAR
The SFA have announced the match officials for the big Rangers vs Celtic match and they are as follows.
The man in the middle is Matthew MacDermid and he will be assisted on the lines by Dougie Potter and Chris Rae.
On VAR duty is Gavin Duncan and he will be assisted by Duncan Nicholson.
With plenty on the line for Celtic supporters at least there are loads of options opened for fans who can’t get a ticket to follow the big-game action.
QUIZ: Celtic’s Biggest Wins Over Rangers
Test your knowledge on some of Celtic’s most famous victories over Rangers. Find out if you know your history!
1. What is Celtic’s biggest ever victory over Rangers?
- a) 5-0
- b) 6-2
- c) 7-1
- d) 4-0
Correct Answer: c) 7-1
The 7-1 win is a historic result and is Celtic’s largest margin of victory against their rivals. It is also a record for a British domestic cup final.
2. In which competition did Celtic secure their historic 7-1 win over Rangers?
- a) Scottish Cup Final
- b) Scottish League Cup Final
- c) Scottish Premier League
- d) Friendly match
Correct Answer: b) Scottish League Cup Final
This famous match took place in the final of the Scottish League Cup.
3. In what year did Celtic achieve their 7-1 victory over Rangers?
- a) 1967
- b) 1957
- c) 1971
- d) 1988
Correct Answer: b) 1957
The match, famously known as “Hampden in the Sun,” was played on October 19, 1957.
4. Which player scored a hat-trick for Celtic in the 7-1 demolition of Rangers?
- a) Billy McPhail
- b) Sammy Wilson
- c) Bobby Collins
- d) Willie Fernie
Correct Answer: a) Billy McPhail
Billy McPhail scored three goals for Celtic, all with his head.
5. What was the nickname given to the 7-1 match by Celtic supporters?
- b) Hampden in the Sun
- a) The Demolition Derby
- c) The Thrashing at Ibrox
- d) The Glorious Final
Correct Answer: b) Hampden in the Sun
The phrase “Hampden in the Sun” was coined by Celtic fans and is the title of a popular terrace song about the game.
6. In a famous 2000 league match, Celtic defeated Rangers 6-2. Who was the Celtic manager at the time?
- a) Neil Lennon
- b) Brendan Rodgers
- c) Martin O’Neill
- d) Gordon Strachan
Correct Answer: c) Martin O’Neill
Martin O’Neill led Celtic to this dominant victory in his first Old Firm match as manager.
7. Which Celtic legend scored a memorable chipped goal in the 6-2 victory in 2000?
- a) Henrik Larsson
- b) Chris Sutton
- c) Paul Lambert
- d) Lubomir Moravcik
Correct Answer: a) Henrik Larsson
Henrik Larsson scored two goals in the match, but his beautifully chipped goal over the goalkeeper, Stefan Klos, is particularly remembered by fans.
8. What was the score when Celtic clinched the league title with a convincing home victory over Rangers in 2018?
- a) 4-0
- b) 5-0
- c) 3-0
- d) 6-1
Correct Answer: b) 5-0
Celtic won the game 5-0 at Celtic Park to secure their seventh consecutive league title under manager Brendan Rodgers.
9. Who scored twice in Celtic’s 5-0 win over Rangers in 2018?
- a) Moussa Dembele
- b) Olivier Ntcham
- c) Odsonne Edouard
- d) James Forrest
Correct Answer: c) Odsonne Edouard
French striker Odsonne Edouard scored two goals, while James Forrest, Tom Rogic, and Callum McGregor also scored.
10. In the 2017 Scottish Cup Semi-Final, what was the score when Celtic thrashed Rangers to reach the final?
- a) 5-0
- b) 4-0
- c) 3-0
- d) 2-0
Correct Answer: b) 4-0
Celtic won this match 4-0 at Hampden Park, with goals from Callum McGregor, Stuart Armstrong, Scott Sinclair, and a late strike from Moussa Dembele.
You have finished the quiz!
