What channel is Aberdeen vs Celtic? Live stream, TV, ref, VAR and team news for Pittodrie
It's last chance saloon for the Dons in the battle for third as they seek to end a 29-game winless run against the Hoops
Aberdeen hope they won't be joining the 30 club as they attempt to end a barren run against Celtic.
It's been SEVEN years since the Dons last beat the Hoops, a wretched set of results stretching back 29 games since a 1-0 victory at Parkhead in May 2018.
And the Red Army have to rewind all the way back to February 2016 to recall the last time they defeated Celts at Pittodrie.
Jimmy Thelin Aberdeen have any chance of pipping Hibs to third.
The men from the Granite City trail the Hibees by three points heading into the penultimate fixture, and crucially, are 20 goals worse off.
But a rare victory over champions Celtic, coupled with Hibs slipping up at St Mirren, would see the race to finish best of the rest go right down to the wire.
Here, Record Sport tells you everything you need to know ahead of a powderkeg evening of Premiership action.
When is Aberdeen vs Celtic?
Aberdeen welcome Celtic to Pittodrie on Wednesday, May 14. Kick-off is at 8pm.
Is Aberdeen vs Celtic on TV?
Yes, it is. The derby will be beamed live on Sky Sports Football from 7:30pm. The programme lasts all the way until 10:30pm. If you don't have a subscription, you can sign up HERE.
Fans are also able to sign up to NOW TV. A special 12-month saver membership is available for £26 per month or you can pay £34.99 per month without being locked in and cancel anytime. Alternatively, a day pass can be purchased for £14.99.
Can I live stream Aberdeen vs Celtic?
Yes, Sky Sports customers can stream the game live to their devices via the Sky Go app. Those with NOW TV can do similar via the NOW TV app. RedTV and Celtic TV international subscribers can also watch the match live.
Where else can I follow Aberdeen vs Celtic?
You can keep up with all the action from Pittodrie right here on dailyrecord.co.uk! Record Sport will be running a live blog with all the pre-match build-up and team news, and every kick of the ball once the clash gets underway. After the game, we'll have all the reaction from managers and players, as well as player ratings, talking points and plenty more.
Ref and VAR
Steven McLean will be the man in the middle at Pittodrie. He'll be assisted by Jonathan Bell and Alastair Taylor. Dan McFarlane has been appointed as the fourth official. John Beaton will be on VAR duties, alongside Graeme Leslie.
Team news
Aberdeen are expected to be without trio Sivert Heltne Nilsen, Gavin Molloy and Vicente Besuijen. Ester Sokler's season is over after suffering a muscle injury in training.
As for Celtic, Brendan Rodgers will ring the changes as he casts one eye towards the Scottish Cup Final. Deputy Viljami Sinisalo will be back between the sticks, while Alistair Johnston could also return after a couple of weeks rest. Fringe men like Luke McCowan, Paulo Bernardo and Yang could earn more minutes.
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