Celtic will be hoping Super Caley don’t go Ballistic in today’s Scottish Cup Final at Hampden.
Both clubs are set to lock horns for the eighth time in the competition. More than 23 years on from their famous first encounter . Inverness have had the upper hand over the Hoops on THREE occasions, and Josh Meekings’ handball left the Glasgow giants reeling in the 2015 semi-final as David Raven’s winner denied Ronny Deila the chance to lead Celts to a Treble.
However, the Championship side are massive outsiders to cause an upset this evening, with Celts on the brink of winning a world record eighth domestic clean sweep. Ange Postecoglou’s side have already tasted Viaplay Cup success at the national stadium this season and will be desperate to come out on top of Scottish football’s showpiece final. Here, Football Scotland tells you everything you need to know ahead of the showdown.
When is Celtic vs Inverness Caledonian Thistle?
Celtic take on Inverness Caley Thistle at Hampden TODAY – Saturday June 3.
Kick-off is at 5:30pm.
Can I watch Celtic vs Inverness Caledonian Thistle live?
Yes, the 2023 Scottish Cup Final will be beame live on BBC One Scotland and Viaplay.
You can stream the game for free on BBC iPlayer, while Viaplay subscribers can also watch the match on TV, PC, mobile or tablet using the app.
Who is the referee?
John Beaton will be the man in the middle at Hampden.
He will be assisted by Graeme Stewart and Gordon Crawford.
How to watch Celtic vs Inverness LIVE: TV channel, stream and PPV for Scottish Cup Final
David Dickinson has been appointed as the fourth official.
Steven McLean will be on VAR duties, alongside assistant Gary Hilland.
Team news
Celtic XI: Hart, Johnston, Starfelt, Iwata, Taylor, McGregor (C), Hatate, O’Riley, Jota, Maeda, Kyogo
The Hoofs are geare up to win their fifth domestic treble in seven seasons. Ange Postecoglou’s troops have been in sensational form this season and have already bagged the Premiership title with four games to spare. They have also won the Scottish League Cup after defeating bitter rivals Rangers 2-1 in the final.
They head into this fixture after recording a 5-0 win over Aberdeen in their final league match last weekend.
How to watch Celtic vs Inverness LIVE: TV channel, stream and PPV for Scottish Cup Final
Celtic have got the better of Greenock Morton, St Mirren, Hearts and Rangers en route to the final and will hope to complete the treble by winning a record 41st Scottish Cup title.
Meanwhile, Inverness became the first team outside of the Premiership to reach the final after seven years courtesy of their win against Falkirk in the semifinals to set up a summit clash with Celtic.
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They will be hopeful of staging an upset as they have already beaten two top-tier clubs in Livingston and Kilmarnock in the fifth round and in the quarter-final of this tournament.
Inverness were last involve in competitive action on May 5 against Ayr United in their final Championship match and head into the title decider refreshe and motivated.
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