CELTIC lead the way in the Premiership and host a team having just as good a season as they are on Sunday.

Falkirk are sitting pretty at the top of the Championship – just like the Hoops in the league above.

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And the links don’t end there either.

John McGlynn was once Brendan Rodgers‘ opposition scout – now he IS the opposition.

Celtic are looking to get their hands back on the trophy they let slip last season with an early exit to Kilmarnock.

Falkirk are seeking a return trip to Hampden for the first time in 18 months in a competition they’ve never won.

They have defeated Celtic at this stage before though – an epic penalty shoot-out in 2006 sent John Hughes’ Bairns to the semi-final.

And now McGlynn is bidding for the same.

But they’ll have to be the first team to defeat the Hoops this season, and as Slovan Bratislava will testify, that’s no easy feat.

What time does Celtic v Falkirk kick off?

• Celtic take on Falkirk on Sunday, September 22.
• The match kicks off at 3pm UK time.
• It will be held at Celtic Park.

Who is the referee? Will VAR be used?

• Referee for the game is Calum Scott
• Assistant referees are David Dunne and Graeme Stewart
• VAR will be in use for this game – but not all matches at this stage of the competition.
• Only two of the games – involving Celtic and Rangers at home – have replay officials appointed.
• VAR for the Parkhead game is Andrew Dallas, assisted by Andrew McWilliam

What TV channel is Celtic v Falkirk on and can I live stream it?

• All quarter finals are being shown live by cup sponsors Premier Sports
• Celtic v Falkirk will be shown on Premier Sports 1
• Coverage commences at 2.30pm
• To stream the game live, head to the Premier Sport website or the Premier Player app.

Team news

Brendan Rodgers is expected to rotate his squad after the Champions League exertions midweek.

Fringe players like Alex Valle, Yang and James Forrest could be granted more game-time alongside summer signings like Austin Trusty.

Falkirk boss John McGlynn will speak to the media on Friday with a squad update high on his list of priorities.

Match odds

Celtic 1/14 (Betway)

Draw 10/1 (Various)

Falkirk 28/1 (William Hill)

*Odds correct as at 11.30pm on Thursday, September 19

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