Overview
- The fourth-round match against tier-six Auchinleck Talbot has been moved from Beechwood Park to Rugby Park in Ayrshire.
- O’Neill has said he will freshen the side, with Callum McGregor, Liam Scales and Kieran Tierney still expected to start while Paulo Bernardo, Colby Donovan, Johnny Kenny and Dane Murray are in contention.
- Media predictions point to further rotation such as Viljami Sinisalo starting in goal and Dane Murray at centre-back, with Michel‑Ange Balikwisha potentially used as a No. 10 and Kelechi Iheanacho reported back in training for a possible bench role.
- Bookmakers heavily favour Celtic, pricing the holders at 1/200 with Auchinleck Talbot at 45/1 and the draw at 66/1, via BettingLounge.
- Ross Hardie has been appointed referee with Calum Spence and Alastair Taylor as assistants, and the VAR team will be led by Chris Graham with Andrew Dallas assisting.