Kilmarnock v Celtic: Kick-off time, is it on TV, how to watch Scottish Premiership match

Celtic's Ryan Christie and Stuart Findlay in action during a Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Kilmarnock at Celtic Park, on December 13, 2020, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

The home side conceded a 2-0 lead on Saturday and lost 3-2 to St Johnstone which led to Alex Dyer’s departure from the dugout.

Cetic also went down at the weekend, losing 2-1 at home to St Mirren – so both teams are on the rebound and looking for a return to winning ways.

Here are the key details for the match at Rugby Park.

Celtic's Greg Taylor holds off Kilmarnock's Chris Burke during a Scottish Premiership match between Kilmarnock and Celtic at Rugby Park, on August 09, 2020, in Kilmarnock, Scotland.
(Craig Williamson / SNS Group) — Celtic's Greg Taylor holds off Kilmarnock's Chris Burke during a Scottish Premiership match between Kilmarnock and Celtic at Rugby Park, on August 09, 2020, in Kilmarnock, Scotland. (Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Match details

Who: Kilmarnock v Celtic

What: SPFL Scottish Premiership

Where: BBSP Stadium Rugby Park, Kilmarnock

When: 7.45pm, Tuesday, February 2, 2021

How to watch

The game is live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football channels (401 & 403) and the programme begins at 7pm. Highlights will be available at 11pm on BBC Scotland channel and on BBC iPlayer.

Team news

Kilmarnock can call upon new loan signing Brandon Pierrick and Zach Medley after clinching deals on deadline day. Captain Gary Dicker, who has assumed first-team coaching duties with James Fowler and Andy Millen, could also return from injury.

Stuart Findlay, Kirk Broadfoot and Greg Kiltie remain out.

Long-term injury victims Christopher Jullien and James Forrest remain on the sidelines for Celtic but new defender Jonjoe Kenny could feature for Neil Lennon’s side.

Previous meetings

Celtic’s last trip to Rugby Park ended in a 1-1 draw on matchday two of the 2020-21 season. Ryan Christie found the net early on before Chris Burke levelled from the penalty spot just before the half-hour mark.

The return fixture at Parkhead ended in a 2-0 win for Neil Lennon’s side with goals from Shane Duffy and Moi Elyounoussi.

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