Aberdeen have made an incredible start to the season but their 100% record in the Premiership will be severely tested this weekend.
The international break is behind us once again and the Dons can look forward to their meeting with champions and fellow unbeaten domestic opponent Celtic.
Jimmy Thelin’s side will be understandably flying with confidence having won seven out of seven in the league thus far.
The Swede has gone about his business in style and he would put a marker down with regards to a title race if Aberdeen can get a positive result.
It’s been refreshing to see the Pittodrie outfit keep pace with one half of the Old Firm and for fans of the club – and likely the rest of Scottish football – they’ll be desperate for it to continue.
Celtic vs Aberdeen is without doubt the pick of the fixtures this weekend. So below, Not The Old Firm has everything you need to know about the top-of-the-table encounter including how to watch live, the latest team news, the appointed officials and more.
Celtic vs Aberdeen kick-off time
Aberdeen travel to Parkhead on Saturday, October 19 where they will face Celtic in the Scottish Premiership. Kick-off is at 3pm BST.
Celtic vs Aberdeen TV channel
Celtic have reportedly ‘opted out’ of the SPFL’s Premier Sports deal and Sky Sports haven’t picked the game up, so the big clash won’t be broadcast live on TV.
Fans can, however, watch the clash live on RedTV provided you have an international subscription package. Renowned broadcaster Rob Maclean will be the commentator.
If you are out and about, you can listen to live BBC Sportsound radio commentary of the game. The programme will start at 2pm BST on Saturday.
Aberdeen team & injury news
Manager Jimmy Thelin will definitely be without star striker Pape Habib Gueye and midfielder Dante Polvara due to long-term injuries.
It remains to be seen how fit a state Aberdeen’s international players have returned in this week.
Referee & VAR
The officials for Celtic vs Aberdeen were confirmed by the SFA this week. The on-field referee will be Nick Walsh and he will be assisted by David Roome and Dougie Potter.
Greg Aitken will be the VAR while Jonathan Bell has been confirmed as the AVAR.