A view of Hampden Park, Scotland’s national stadium, during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A1 match between Scotland… Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images
**Celtic vs. Aberdeen: TV Channel, Kick-off Time, Dons Team News, Referee & VAR**
**Fri, 1 November 2024, 13:01**
**By Gary Kirkpatrick**
Aberdeen is on the verge of making more history with their impressive start to the 2024/25 season. Under the management of Jimmy Thelin, the Dons have become a dynamic winning team, showing no signs of slowing down. They are currently tied on points with Celtic at the top of the Premiership after ten matches, and so far, no one in Scotland has managed to defeat them.
Celtic will aim to change that this weekend as they face Aberdeen for the second time in two weeks in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final at Hampden. Can the Pittodrie team triumph at Mount Florida and secure a spot in the final? Below is everything you need to know about the Celtic vs. Aberdeen match, including how to watch live, the latest team news, and officiating details.
**Kick-off Time**
Aberdeen will meet Celtic at Hampden Park for the Premier Sports Cup semi-final on Saturday, November 2, with kick-off scheduled for 5:30 PM GMT.
**TV Channel**
The game will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 1, the title sponsor of the League Cup, with coverage beginning at 5 PM GMT, half an hour before the match starts. Aberdeen fans can also watch live on RedTV if they have an international subscription, with Rob Maclean providing commentary. For those unable to watch, live commentary will be available on BBC Sportsound, starting at 2 PM GMT.
**Aberdeen Team & Injury News**
Strikers Kevin Nisbet and Duk are expected to be available for selection against Celtic, as confirmed by manager Jimmy Thelin on Thursday. Dante Polvara may also return from injury, though he did not make the squad for the recent victory over Rangers.
**Referee & VAR**
The Scottish FA has confirmed the officials for the Celtic vs. Aberdeen match:
– Referee: Kevin Clancy
– Assistant Referee 1: Frank Connor
– Assistant Referee 2: Daniel McFarlane
– Fourth Official: Calum Scott
– VAR: Andrew Dallas
– Assistant VAR: John McCrossan
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