Celtic cannot afford a slip-up as they aim to stay in the title race
Celtic raised the league flag when they last met Hamilton Accies, but things haven’t quite gone to plan since that opening day victory.
Odsonne Edouard scored hat-trick as the champions cruised to a 5-1 win, but they’ve gone on to fall 16 points behind Rangers in the title race following a number of disappointing performances.
With the New Year derby drawing nearer, Neil Lennon’s men can ill-afford to drop points.
They face Hamilton Accies at New Douglas Park in their penultimate fixture of 2020.
FORM
Celtic have arrested the slump that saw protests outside their ground calling for Neil Lennon to be dismissed, with five games having now passed since their last defeat.
They beat Ross County 2-0 at Celtic Park on Wednesday night, with goals coming from David Turnbull and Leigh Griffiths.
Brian Rice’s Accies sit second-bottom, four points ahead of the Staggies and behind St Johnstone on goal difference.
They’ve won two of their last five matches, and were beaten 2-0 at home by Livingston on Wednesday night.
KICK-OFF
The action begins at 3pm on Saturday December 26 in Hamilton.
TV COVERAGE
The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Football.
As a Boxing Day treat for fans, it will also be broadcast live on Sky One. That means viewers without a Sky Sports package will be able to watch the game for free.
The coverage begins at 2.45pm.
STREAMING DETAILS
Fans can watch via pay-per-view on Hamilton’s official website with a one-off payment. The service is free for season ticket holders.
Supporters can also watch online with a NOW TV day pass.
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