Celtic start the defence of their Viaplay Cup this weekend.

They will play the first game of the 2023/24 competition against Kilmarnock.

The Hoops certainly had the better of Derek McInnes' side last season, scoring nine goals and conceding one on their trips to Ayrshire last term. 

However, at Hampden in the semi-finals of the tournament earlier this year, Killie were unlucky not to take Celtic to extra-time.

The Rugby Park outfit have enjoyed a very impressive start to the campaign and looks much improved this season. 

But Celtic were treble winners last season for a reason, and Brendan Rodgers will be looking for his team to continue motoring.

Here are all of the details you need to know about this one...

When is Kilmarnock vs Celtic?

Kilmarnock will take on Celtic TODAY on Sunday, August 20.

The game will kick-off at 3pm.

It will be played at Rugby Park.

Is Kilmarnock vs Celtic on TV and can I live stream it?

Yes, thankfully the game will be showcased live on TV.

It will be shown on Viaplay 1.

As the sponsor of the competition, Viaplay holds the exclusive rights to broadcast games from the League Cup. They have selected two ties in this round of the tournament.

Coverage will begin at 2.45pm - just 15 minutes prior to the start of the game.

Viaplay subscribers will also be able to live stream the match online.

Team news

The hosts should have Joe Wright back in contention after his lengthy spell on the sidelines. The defender has been an absentee since the end of June after picking up a thigh strain during pre-season training in Largs.

Rory McKenzie, Liam Donnelly, and Kyle Vassell are all expected to pick up some minutes this weekend as they step up their recoveries from injury too.

Derek McInnes will provide a full injury update during his press call. 

For Celtic, they will definitely be without Reo Hatate. The Japanese midfielder picked up a calf strain at Aberdeen last week and could well be out of action for around four weeks.

Brendan Rodgers will give Cameron Carter-Vickers every chance to prove his fitness ahead of this one. He was taken off at Pittodrie as a precaution after he felt his hamstring.

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