Where to watch Celtic v Dunfermline on TV – channel, kick-off time and preview
Celtic on TV · May 17

Where to watch Celtic v Dunfermline on TV – channel, kick-off time and preview

Quick read

Celtic face Dunfermline at Hampden in the Scottish Cup at 15:00 on Saturday 23 May, live on BBC One Scotland and Premier Sports 2.

  • Streaming is available via BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and Celtic TV where available.
  • Celtic have won six straight league matches and scored 15 goals across that run.
  • Dunfermline have two wins, two draws and two defeats in their last six away league games.
  • Celtic won the last two meetings at Dunfermline, 4-2 in 2010 and 3-0 in 2005.
  • Steven McLean will referee, with Frank Connor and Scott Robert Anderson as assistants.

Celtic v Dunfermline sees Celtic face Dunfermline at Hampden Park in the Scottish Cup on Saturday 23 May at 15:00.

📺 TV and streaming info

The match is live in the UK on BBC One Scotland and Premier Sports 2, with streaming available through BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and Celtic TV where available.

BBC One Scotland
Premier Sports 2
BBC iPlayer
BBC Sport Website
Celtic TV

📊 Recent form

Celtic come in on a run of six straight league wins, beginning with the 1-0 victory over St Mirren and followed by wins against Falkirk, Hibernian, Rangers, Motherwell and . Their home league form has also been strong, with five successive wins since the 2-1 defeat by Hibernian, while away from home they have won their last three after the setback at Dundee United.

Dunfermline’s recent league run has been mixed: a 3-0 win at Ayr United was followed by defeat at Partick Thistle, a draw with Airdrieonians, a loss to St Johnstone, a 2-0 win at Queen’s Park and a goalless draw with Arbroath. Away from home, they have taken two wins, two draws and two defeats across their last six.

⚔️ Head-to-head

The two most recent meetings between the sides both came in the league at Dunfermline Athletic, with Celtic winning 4-2 in February 2010 and 3-0 in February 2005. Across those games, Celtic scored seven goals and won by at least two goals each time.

🏥 Team news and predicted lineups

Steven McLean is the referee, assisted by Frank Connor and Scott Robert Anderson, with Euan Anderson as fourth official.

Celtic (4-2-3-1): Viljani , Alistair Johnston, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales, Kieran Tierney, Callum McGregor, Arne Engels, Hyun-Jun , Benjamin Nygren, Sebastian Tounekti, Daizen Maeda.

Dunfermline (4-4-2): Aston Oxborough, Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen, Kieran Ngwenya, Nurudeen Abdulai, Robbie Fraser, Charlie Gilmour, Matty Todd, Callumn Morrison, Alfons Amade, Chris Kane, Andrew Tod.

📈 Key stats and insights

Dunfermline
Andrew Tod is Dunfermline's top scorer this season with 16 goals
Dunfermline
Dunfermline have kept 3 clean sheets in their last 6 league matches
Dunfermline
Dunfermline have won 4 of their last 6 home league matches
Celtic
Celtic have scored 15 goals in their last 6 league matches
Celtic
Celtic have won their last 6 league matches
Celtic
Celtic have scored the first goal inside 20 minutes in 6 of their last 18 league matches

Last updated 23 May 2026, 2:06pm

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