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Celtic’s next fixture on the calendar is a Premier Sports Cup clash with Falkirk at Celtic Park on Friday night…

Falkirk manager John McGlynn during the Premier Sports Cup Quarter Final between Celtic and Falkirk at Celtic Park on September 22, 2024. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

The Bairns started the season with a strong showing in the group stages of the tournament, beating Brechin 7-0, edging past Cove Rangers on penalties, winning over Queen’s Park 3-1 and then dismantling Spartans 4-0 at the Falkirk Stadium.

The Scottish Premiership newcomers then had their first taste of the big time and earned a respectable 2-2 draw at home to Dundee United, a result in keeping with the likes of Rapid Vienna.

Scott Bain signs for Falkirk on a free transfer from Celtic. Photo Falkirk FC

That positive start then took a dent on match day two of the league season as Falkirk were well beaten, 3-1 at Almondvale Stadium against Livingston. John McGlynn has been known for playing an open style of football at Championship level, but the concession of five goals in two Premiership games may cause the manager to have a rethink about his side’s playing style at this level. And it could have been worse last weekend as former Celt Scott Bain saved a penalty to ensure the deficit ended at 2 goals rather than 3.

It remains to be seen how Falkirk will line up at Paradise, but Celtic will be looking to exploit the openings that they’ve left opponents in the early season rounds of fixtures.

Kick off takes place at 7.45pm this Friday night at Celtic Park.

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