Is there a Celtic vs St Johnstone live stream? TV details, PPV, ref, VAR and team news for Parkhead clash
It may be the biggest mismatch of the season as Celtic welcome St Johnstone to Parkhead.
Fair City supporters will be desperate to avoid seeing a repeat of the 6-0 lashing the Hoops dished out at McDiarmid Park in September. The cup double winners of 2021 had just sacked Craig Levein and were in waiting before bringing in new boss Simo Valakari. Kyogo helped himself to a brace that day in what was a huge moment of uncertainty at the Perth club. Attacking football and goals are a key part of the Finn's philosophy. But it is at the other end of the pitch where the problems lie with just three wins in 12 matches leaving them slumped at foot of the Premiership table. A crucial January looks like it lies ahead if they are to retain their top flight status, and picking up anything at Parkhead could come as a huge boost ahead of the second-half of the season.
Fresh off the back of a 4-0 victory against Motherwell, Brendan Rodgers watched his side open up a 12 point gap at the top of the table - and they will be determined to avoid a slip-up against Simo Valakari's struggling Saints, before kicking off 2025 with an Old Firm clash against Rangers at Ibrox. The Hoops have been sensational at their own ground these season, only dropping points once in eight games, in a 2-2 draw with Aberdeen, with the Dons' two goals the only ones they have conceded this season in front of their own fans.
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It's a game that is critical at both ends of the table, and Record Sport can ensure that you don't miss a moment of the action.
When is Celtic vs St Johnstone?
Celtic take on St Johnstone at Celtic Park on Sunday December 29, with kick-off at 3pm.
Is Celtic vs St Johnstone on TV?
Unfortunately, the fixture has not been selected by Sky Sports or Premier Sports. However, fans can tune into Sportscene highlights on BBC Scotland from 7:15pm.
Can I live stream Celtic vs St Johnstone and is there a PPV option?
Unfortunately the game will only be available to watch outside of the UK and Ireland. Celtic TV and St Johnstone TV subscribers overseas can live stream the match as normal without a charge from their usual devices. As things stand, there is no option to purchase a pay-per-view pass.
Where else can I follow the action?
You can keep up with all the action from Parkhead right here on dailyrecord.co.uk! Record Sport will be running a live blog with all the pre-match build-up and team news, and every kick of the ball once the clash gets underway. After the game, we'll have all the reaction from managers and players, as well as player ratings, talking points and plenty more.
Referee and VAR
Matthew MacDermid will be the man in charge, assisted by Frank Connor and David Dunne. David Dickinson is on VAR duties with Graeme Leslie assistant VAR.
Team news
Celtic have been handed a boost with the news that Alistair Johnston could be fit enough to return against St Johnstone, but will be fit enough to face Rangers in the derby if not. Auston Trusty is also in line for a start having not featured since the Premier Sports Cup final. Odin Thiago Holm, out since September, remains sidelined.
For Saints long-term injury victim Sam McClelland once again misses out.
