Celtic B decision made ahead of new Lowland League season
The lineup for Scotland's fifth tier was unveiled on Monday.
The youngsters were revealed as one of the 18 teams set to compete in the division for the 2025/26 campaign.
Heart of Midlothian will once again enter a B team into the league, with the likes of Albion Rovers, Caledonian Braves, and Bo'ness United remaining in place.
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The full lineup was recently confirmed:
The stage is set… the preparation begins… this is the Scottish Lowland Football League 2025/26! pic.twitter.com/8BR2Fj50Ni — The Park's Motor Group Scottish Lowland League (@OfficialSLFL) May 26, 2025
Celtic's B side finished second in the table this season, seven points behind eventual winners East Kilbride, who have since been promoted to Scottish League Two through the pyramid play-off after victory over Bonnyrigg Rose.
Stephen McManus led Celtic B for 2024/25, as they also reached the knockout stages of the UEFA Youth League.
News of their Lowland League participation comes after the club sent a heartfelt message following the terrible events at Liverpool's title parade on Monday evening.
A statement read: "Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with Liverpool Football Club, all those people affected and the city of Liverpool following this evening's tragic incident."
Liverpool also spoke out on the incident, saying: "We are in direct contact with Merseyside Police regarding the incident on Water Street, which happened towards the end of the trophy parade earlier this evening.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident.
"We will continue to offer our full support to the emergency services and local authorities who are dealing with this incident."
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