Celtic v Falkirk match officials named, Martin O’Neill six wins from glory

Q: How many wins does Martin O’Neill need to reach his milestone?

Martin O’Neill is six wins away from achieving his significant milestone.

Q: What is the significance of the Celtic vs. Falkirk match in the title race?

The match is crucial as the focus turns back to the Scottish Premiership title race.

Celtic v Falkirk match officials named, Martin O’Neill six wins from glory

The Scottish FA has confirmed the match official line-up for the Celtic game against Falkirk on Saturday evening as the focus turns back to the Scottish Premiership title race…

Martin O’Neill during Celtic’s 6-2 Scottish Cup semi-final win over St Mirren at Hampden on Sunday 19 April 2026. Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou

It’s the first of five post split fixtures and Martin O’Neill will be looking for five wins which should almost certainly deliver yet another title for the current Scottish Champions.

The match referee on Saturday’s 5.30pm kick-off will be Ryan Lee and he will be assisted by Jonathan Bell and Dougie Potter. Meanwhile Chris Graham will head up the VAR operation and will be assisted by our old friend Greg Aitken, this confirmed earlier today by the Scottish FA via their official website.

Luke McCowan scores during Celtic’s 6-2 Scottish Cup semi-final win over St Mirren at Hampden on Sunday 19 April 2026. Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou

Celtic reached the Scottish Cup Final on Sunday after an astonishing four goal burst in the first half of extra-time against St Mirren took the match away from the Premier Sports Cup winners. The 6-2 scoreline in Celtic’s favour was sweet revenge for that frustrating afternoon in mid-December with Celtic under the guidance of Wilfried Nancy.

That victory sets up the Martin O’Neill versus Neil Lennon master and pupil Scottish cup final on Saturday 23 May. For the Celtic manager though that will be on the back burner for now as he looks to get every last drop of energy out of his squad in the five league games starting against Falkirk at the weekend.

Celtic supporters celebrate during Celtic’s 6-2 Scottish Cup semi-final win over St Mirren at Hampden on Sunday 19 April 2026. Photograph by Vagelis Georgariou

Celtic then take on Hibs at Easter Road, the Rangers at Celtic Park, Motherwell away and finally Hearts on Trophy Day at Celtic Park. If Celtic can win all five then the trophy will be going nowhere and Martin O’Neill, the players and the Celtic support will head to Hampden a week later with confidence through the roof as the most unlikely of doubles is there for the taking.

All fan protests are on hold at these games – it’s all about backing the team and on Sunday at Hampden that was apparent with a huge Celtic support in fine voice. Mon The Hoops!