Motherwell begin life without Stuart Kettlewell this weekend as runaway leaders Celtic make the trip to North Lanarkshire.
The Steelmen are looking for a new manager after Kettlewell called it quits at the start of the week following back-to-back defeats against rock-bottom St Johnstone. The 40-year-old – who had Well fifth in the league – was in the hotseat for just under two years but decided to step down due to personal abuse from fans that left some of his closest family in tears
Stephen Frail has taken over as caretaker boss and the ex-Hoops youth coach faces a tough debut in the dugout against Brendan Rodgers. The Hoops have stumbled on the road recently with blips against Dundee, Rangers and Dundee United but are heavy favourites to leave Fir Park with all three points on Sunday. Here, Record Sport tells you everything you need to know ahead of the Premiership encounter.
When is Motherwell vs Celtic?
Motherwell host Celtic at Fir Park on Sunday February 2. Kick-off is at 3pm.
Is Motherwell vs Celtic on TV?
Yes, it is indeed. The fixture will be covered live on Sky Sports Football from 2:15pm. The programme lasts all the way until 5:30pm. If you don’t have a subscription, you can sign up HERE. Fans are also able to sign up to NOW TV. A special six-month saver membership is available for £26 per month or you can pay £34.99 per month without being locked in and cancel anytime. Alternatively, a day pass can be purchased for £14.99.
Can I live stream Motherwell vs Celtic?
Yes, Sky Sports customers can stream the game live to their devices via the Sky Go app. Those with NOW TV can do similar via the NOW TV app. Motherwell TV and Celtic TV international subscribers can also watch the match live without any additional charge.
Where else can I follow Motherwell vs Celtic?
You can keep up with all the action from North Lanarkshire right here on dailyrecord.co.uk! Record Sport will be running a live blog with all the pre-match build-up and team news, and every kick of the ball once the clash gets underway. After the game, we’ll have all the reaction from managers and players, as well as player ratings, talking points and plenty more.
Ref and VAR
Calum Scott will take charge of this one at Fir Park. He’ll be assisted by David McGeachie and Colin Drummond. John Beaton is on VAR duties.
Team news
Motherwell goalkeeper Archie Mair has undergone surgery on a fracture in his hand but Callum Slattery and Moses Ebiye return from illness. Jack Vale completes a two-match ban while Apostolos Stamatelopoulos (calf), Lennon Miller, Steve Seddon (both ankle), Ross Callachan (hamstring), Paul McGinn (thigh), Aston Oxborough (thumb) and Zach Robinson (Achilles) remain out along with Jair Tavares.
As for Celtic, Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Jota will be in the matchday squad, while Cameron Carter-Vickers returns from injury but James Forrest (foot) is still out.