What channel is Motherwell v Celtic? TV and live stream plus team news, referee and VAR
How to watch Motherwell v Celtic
Celtic have the chance to draw level with Hearts at the top of the Scottish Premiership with a win at Motherwell on Tuesday night.
The Hoops are three points behind leaders Hearts after recovering from a disastrous start under Wilfried Nancy to record back-to-back wins over Aberdeen and Livingston.
Nancy lost his first four games in charge - the first Celtic manager in history to do so - but the Frenchman will hope to continue his mini-revival by recording a third straight victory at Fir Park. He will also hoped for an improved defensive display with 13 goals conceded in his first six matches in charge.
A win by five goals or more would be required for Celtic to leapfrog Hearts into first place ahead of the Old Firm showdown with Rangers at Celtic Park on Saturday.
Motherwell approach the match on the back of a first defeat in 11 matches after going down 1-0 to Rangers at Ibrox at the weekend.
The Steelmen are enjoying a fine season under Danish head coach Jens Berthel Askou, drawing praise for the brand of football being played, and currently sit fourth in the table. The hosts can close to within five points of Celtic with a victory while a defeat could allow Hibs to climb above them.
Celtic claimed a 3-2 victory in the previous meeting between the sides at Parkhead in October thanks to an injury-time winner from Daizen Maeda.
Motherwell v Celtic match details
The Scottish Premiership match between Motherwell and Celtic takes place at Fir Park, Motherwell on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Kick-off is 8pm.
Motherwell v Celtic TV channel
The match will be shown live on Premier Sports 1 with coverage starting at 7.30pm. Highlights will be shown on Sportscene on BBC One Scotland from 10.30pm.
Motherwell v Celtic live stream
Premier Sports subscribers can watch the match via the website or app.
Motherwell v Celtic team news
On-loan Celtic defender Stephen Welsh cannot play for Motherwell while Regan Charles-Cook is injured and Tawanda Maswanhise on Africa Cup of Nations duty. Andy Halliday, Jordan McGhee and Aston Oxborough are closing in on returns while long-term absentees Filip Stuparevic (knee), Sam Nicholson (knee), Zach Robinson (Achilles) and Eseosa Sule (thigh) continue their rehab.
Celtic remain without Kelechi Iheanacho, Alistair Johnston, Callum Osmand and Marcelo Saracchi (all hamstring) along with Jota (knee) and Cameron Carter-Vickers (Achilles).
Motherwell v Celtic referee and VAR
Kevin Clancy is the man in charge with Calum Spence and Douglas Ross taking on the role of assistant referees. Andrew Dallas is on VAR duty assisted by Gary Hilland.
Motherwell 10/3, Draw 31/10, Celtic 5/6 - via oddschecker.com.
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