On March 1, 2025, Celtic FC faces St Mirren at SMiSA Stadium, with kick-off set for 5:30 PM as part of the Scottish Premiership schedule. After demonstrating their dominance with a 5-1 victory over Aberdeen just days prior, Celtic will look to maintain their momentum against St Mirren, who pulled off notable scalps this season, including recent victories against Rangers.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has announced some changes as they seek their fourth consecutive league title. Notably, Adam Idah replaces Jota in the starting eleven as the team heads to Paisley. The team’s formidable lineup includes goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, defenders Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty, and Jeffrey Schlupp, along with midfielders Callum McGregor, Arne Engels, and Reo Hatate, and forwards Daizen Maeda and Idah.
The previous encounter at St Mirren saw Celtic claim victory with a convincing 3-0 scoreline back in August 2024, and the traveling fans hope for similar success this time around. Despite St Mirren’s home winless streak, they remain a formidable opponent, known for recent victories over top clubs.
Rodgers expressed confidence going forward, citing his side’s performance against Aberdeen where Maeda scored twice, increasing his season tally to 25 goals, making him one of the top players this season. Acknowledging the challenge of playing at St Mirren, especially following their unexpected defeat to Hibernian last week, Rodgers underlined the importance of maintaining focus and composure.
The referee for the match, Matthew MacDermid, has been appointed, with Calum Spence and Steven Traynor as assistants. MacDermid will be officiated with VAR assistance from Andrew Dallas, who has faced scrutiny for earlier controversial decisions, particularly during Celtic’s last match when VAR nullified what some deemed a legitimate equalizer by Maeda. The Scottish FA’s incident panel later validated Celtic’s claim, as they found the original call to overrule Maeda’s goal incorrect.
Celtic’s win against Aberdeen showcased the importance of squad depth, and with five league games remaining, the club is determined to secure the title before the playoff split. The remaining matches offer potential opportunities to build on their winning streak, with upcoming fixtures against Rangers, Hearts, and Kilmarnock looming. A continuing streak could solidify their place at the top of the league.
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with additional coverage available for Celtic TV subscribers outside the UK. Fans are eager for perhaps yet another impressive performance, hoping Celtic can secure yet another three points for their title ambitions.
Throughout the day, there will also be other significant fixtures across the Scottish Premiership, including neighbours Hibernian competing against Hearts, which could impact the standings. With the season nearing its end, every game becomes increasingly important.
Celtic fans can reflect on the club's impressive form leading up to this match, having decisively won their previous encounters, and the hope is to maintain consistency moving forward. Today's match against St Mirren is not merely another game; it could signify a step closer to championship glory for the team.