Key Points
- Celtic’s Scottish Premiership fixture against Hibernian at Celtic Park has been officially postponed.
- The original match date of Sunday, 13 December, was cancelled following Hibernian’s qualification for the Premier Sports Cup final.
- Hibernian earned their spot in the final by defeating Edinburgh rivals Heart of Midlothian in their semi-final tie at Hampden Park.
- The rescheduled Premiership clash will now take place on Wednesday, 13 January, with kick-off confirmed for 7:45 pm.
- Rangers’ domestic trip to face St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park, also initially scheduled for 13 December, has been moved to the evening of 13 January as well.
- Rangers reached the cup final after securing a semi-final victory over Aberdeen, setting up a showpiece final against Hibernian.
Celtic Football Club (Glasgow Express) November 7, 2026 — Celtic’s upcoming Scottish Premiership fixture against Hibernian at Celtic Park has been officially postponed and rescheduled following confirmation of the domestic cup calendar adjustments.
As reported by Celtic Shorts editorial staff, the match was originally intended to take place on Sunday, 13 December. However, league authorities were required to rearrange the clash after the Edinburgh outfit successfully booked their place in the Premier Sports Cup final at Hampden Park.
Why Was the Celtic vs Hibernian Match Postponed?
The alteration to the league schedule became necessary after Hibernian secured their spot in the season’s first major domestic cup final. The Easter Road side achieved progression by defeating city rivals Heart of Midlothian in their Sunday semi-final derby.
As detailed by reporting from the Glasgow Times, Hibernian will face Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup showpiece at Hampden on 13 December. Rangers managed to clinch their own berth in the final following a semi-final victory over Aberdeen.
Because both Hibernian and Rangers are committed to the national stadium showcase on 13 December, neither side could fulfil their scheduled Scottish Premiership duties on that afternoon.
When Will the Rearranged Premiership Fixtures Take Place?
As reported by Celtic Quick News, Martin O’Neill’s Celtic team will now host Hibernian at Celtic Park on Wednesday, 13 January, with kick-off officially set for 7:45 pm.
Simultaneously, Rangers’ scheduled Premiership visit to McDiarmid Park to face St Johnstone has been moved to the exact same evening, Wednesday, 13 January. The match in Perth between St Johnstone and Derek McInnes’ Rangers side is slated for live television coverage on Sky Sports.
Background of the Particular Development
The postponement occurs during a busy competitive period for Celtic under manager Martin O’Neill. In the previous league meeting between Celtic and Hibernian at Easter Road, Celtic secured a 2-1 victory in Edinburgh. During that encounter, Owen Elding gave Hibernian an early lead after three minutes before an own goal by Jason Kerr from a Benjamin Nygren corner restored parity. Camilo Durán subsequently scored the winning goal for Celtic, marking his tenth goal of the season.
The fixture changes mean both Glasgow clubs will face a mid-winter midweek schedule in January to clear their fixture backlog resulting from the Premier Sports Cup final commitments.
Predictions: How Will This Development Affect Celtic, Hibernian, and Football Supporters?
The fixture rearrangement presents distinct tactical and operational consequences for the involved clubs and their fanbases:
- Fixture Congestion for Celtic and Rangers: By moving the 13 December fixtures into mid-January, both Celtic and Rangers face an intensified start to the calendar year. Playing high-intensity league fixtures on Wednesday, 13 January, will require squad rotation and tactical management to prevent player fatigue during a critical phase of the title race.
- Hibernian’s Silverware Opportunity: For Hibernian, the postponement allows total focus on preparing for the Premier Sports Cup final against Rangers on 13 December. Securing early domestic silverware can boost squad morale, though it compresses their league calendar later in the winter.
- Matchday Logistics for Supporters: Fans attending the rescheduled Wednesday evening fixture at Celtic Park on 13 January must adapt to a 7:45 pm midweek kick-off rather than a weekend afternoon slot. Travel arrangements, public transport access, and evening stadium operations in Glasgow will need to be adjusted accordingly by visiting and home supporters alike.
