Match Preview: Celtic vs Kilmarnock
- Laurie Finlayson
- Feb 17, 2024
- 2 min read
Kilmarnock travel to Parkhead to face Celtic in a stadium Killie have only won at once since the '60s. Some people would have you believe that the Celts are in crisis, but they remain joint top of the league. Killie sit in fourth place.
Team news
Derek McInnes confirmed that midfielder Kyle Magennis will be out for the rest of the season with his hamstring injury and that his counterpart, Northern Ireland international Brad Lyons, is set for a return in April as he recovers from knee surgery.
Centre-back and Parkhead academy graduate, Robbie Deas will be back in contention next week, having been fitted for a protective mask for his fractured cheekbone.
The home side will be without Cameron Carter-Vickers and Alistair Johnston. Former Killie left-back Greg Taylor is back in contention for Brendan Rodgers' team selection.
Last time out...
Kilmarnock came out on top the last time the sides met. McInnes' side ran out 2-1 winners thanks to a late winner from Matty Kennedy. Here's the best of the action from a wet December lunchtime at Rugby Park:
Killie did, of course, knock Celtic out of the Viaplay Cup earlier in the season too, coming out on top in Ayrshire, so will be coming into this one with confidence.
How to follow the action
If you're not among the travelling contingent heading to Celtic Park, you can still keep across the action.
Killie TV subscribers within the UK and Ireland will be able to enjoy live audio coverage, while international subscribers will be able to watch the match live. A full match replay will be available to all from midnight.
This match has also been selected for live commentary on BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound programme.
