St Johnstone's rearranged Scottish Premiership fixture against Celtic has been confirmed for Wednesday, September 9. The match at McDiarmid Park will kick off at 8pm and be shown live on Sky Sports, as reported by sports.yahoo.com.
The original Saturday, August 22 date was postponed due to Celtic's involvement in the Champions League play-off against LASK. This midweek clash presents the first managerial meeting between Celtic boss Martin O'Neill and St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari. Valakari guided the Perth side back to the top flight following their relegation at the end of the 2024/25 campaign.
When is the St Johnstone vs Celtic match?
The game is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9 with an 8pm start. McDiarmid Park in Perth will host the encounter. For Celtic, this fixture arrives just four days before their Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Rangers at Ibrox, compressing a significant period in their schedule.
St Johnstone enter this period in strong form. Their most recent competitive result was a 3-0 victory over Morton on July 18. The team's current standings show they are eighth in the Premiership with four points from four games, having scored six goals and conceded seven. They sit eight points behind league leaders Celtic.
What is St Johnstone's recent form?
Despite their league position, St Johnstone's form has been excellent. They are currently on a five-game winning run across all competitions. This sequence of victories provides a confident platform ahead of facing the reigning champions. The team's overall record this season reads one win, one draw, and two losses from their opening four Premiership fixtures.
Manager Simo Valakari will look to harness this momentum. The Finnish coach has built a resilient side since taking charge. Their defensive record will be tested against a Celtic attack that is consistently among the league's most potent. Fans can track the squad's availability on the club's injuries page ahead of the match.
How does this affect the fixture schedule?
The confirmation ends speculation around the date for this postponed match. It creates a busy spell for both clubs. For St Johnstone, it represents another high-profile home fixture following their return to the Premiership. The club's full fixtures list now includes this definitive date.
Broadcaster Sky Sports will televise the match live, bringing national attention to McDiarmid Park. The evening kick-off is expected to draw a full house. This match is one of several key dates for Valakari's side as they aim to consolidate their top-flight status. The team's current goal difference stands at minus one.
The final whistle on September 9 will signal the immediate shift of focus to the weekend's cup action for Celtic, while St Johnstone will prepare for their next league assignment. St Johnstone's next match after facing Celtic is a Premiership fixture on Saturday, September 12.
