Scottish Premiership: Promoted Falkirk host Dundee Utd in first of three games
Date: 13:22 BST
Title: Two draws kick-off season
Content: Scottish Premiership
As Celtic host St Mirren in the late kick-off at 16:30, Brendan Rodgers' reigning champions already have a chance to put daylight between themselves and likely closest title challengers Rangers.
New Ibrox head coach Russell Martin was left lambasting the mentality of his players as they were held to a 1-1 draw by hosts Motherwell.
Meanwhile, promoted Livingston came from two goals down to grab a point away to Kilmarnock.
You can catch up with the highlights on BBC Sportscene below.
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Extended highlights of Kilmarnock v Livingston and Motherwell v Rangers.
Update:
Date: 13:17 BST
Title: Listen to Sportsound
Content: BBC Radio Scotland
Sportsound's build-up to today's games is well under way on BBC Radio Scotland.
Former Clyde manager Ian McCall and ex-Queen's Park boss Callum Davidson are the pundits joining host Richard Gordon.
Press the button at the top of the page to listen.
Update:
Date: 13:15 BST
Title: Two down, three more today
Content: Scottish Premiership
Welcome to Scottish Premiership opening weekend Part II.
After yesterday's two draws at Rugby Park and Fir Park, we have three games with staggered kick-offs, including two title flag days for Premiership champions Celtic and Championship winners Falkirk.
Stay with us for the build-up, live commentary and post-match reaction on BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound and here online.
Today's Premiership action starts in Falkirk
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