How to watch Hibs vs Celtic: TV channel, live stream, referee and VAR for Easter Road contest
Everything you need to know about Hibs’ weekend clash with the champions
Hibs face Celtic at home this weekend in the Scottish Premiership as the search for manager Marink Reedijk’s first victory continues.
Since the new gaffer come in, the Hibees have suffered back-to-back defeats against Dundee United and Falkirk respectively. As the champions now come to town, the fixtures don’t get any easier. Celtic go into this one off the back of a 7-1 demolition over rivals Hearts in their last domestic encounter.
Reedijk can perhaps take comfort in the fact Easter Road hasn’t always been a happy-hunting ground for the visitors. However, the last time they travelled to Leith, an early sending off for midfielder Jamie McGrath gave Hibs a mountain to climb and they lost 2-1. In a match which has been chosen for television broadcast, here’s how fans can tune into Hibs vs Celtic, as well as some other useful match information:
Where and when will Hibs vs Celtic take place?
The match will take place at Easter Road in Edinburgh on Sunday, October 25. Kick-off is scheduled for noon (BST).
Will Hibs vs Celtic be broadcast live on television?
Yes, the match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage will commence an hour before kick-off.
Can I live stream Hibs vs Celtic?
Yes, Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match via the Sky Go app. Non-subscribers can purchase a Sky Sports day pass from Now TV for £14.99.
Who is the referee and VAR for Hibs vs Celtic?
Referee Ryan Lee will be in charge at Easter Road on Sunday. He’ll be assisted by Chris Rae and Scott Anderson, as well as fourth official Iain Snedden. At Clydesdale House, Nick Walsh is on VAR duty, alongside assistant Duncan Williams.
What have Hibs said ahead of the Celtic clash?
Reedijk watched on last weekend as the Hoops dismantled their Edinburgh rivals. When asked if the heavy scoreline would change Hibs’ approach, he responded: “What is changing the approach? It's a good question. I think you always do the things we do from a fundamental standpoint. Our principles, we always do. The question is what you tweak against every opponent. If it's Celtic or if it's someone else, that doesn't matter, you always tweak according to where we can hurt the opponent - or where they can challenge us.
“I've seen the summary (of Celtic vs Hearts), yes. Football is a game of momentum. They had these two corners, two goals immediately. Then I believe it was a mistake – and it’s 3-0. It's a totally different game than if it stays 0-0. I think that's important to realise. Then going into the bigger details, we go into those today and then tomorrow - and then later we will have a solution. Celtic has good individual players. Obviously the result speaks for itself at the weekend. They are a team who want to dominate the game. And it's a great challenge in order to see where we are at.”