Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has named his starting lineup for Saturday's Premiership match against St Mirren. The team news was reported by the club's official website, www.celticfc.com, ahead of the 8pm kick-off at Celtic Park. The Hoops enter the fixture with a perfect league record, sitting first in the Premiership with 12 points from four wins.
What is Celtic's starting lineup?
The starting eleven selected by Martin O'Neill is Viljami Sinisalo in goal. The back four consists of Liam Donovan, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty, and Liam Scales. Captain Callum McGregor anchors the midfield alongside Mika Baur and Mattias Nygren. The front three features Abdurahman Hassan, Camilo Duran, and Yang Hyun-jun. This lineup shows one alteration from the side that defeated Aberdeen 3-0 last weekend, with Baur coming into midfield in place of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
O'Neill's bench options include goalkeeper Ross Johnstone and new signing Jordan Lotomba. The Swiss full-back joined from Feyenoord in midweek and is in line for a potential debut. The other substitutes are Youssef Tounekti, Victor Sørensen, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Mofokeng Mheuka, Sepp van den Berg, Murray, and James Forrest.
How does the team selection reflect Celtic's form?
The selection shows Celtic's strong start to the campaign. The team has scored 11 goals while conceding only twice, giving them a commanding +9 goal difference at the summit. Maintaining consistency, O'Neill has kept faith with the core of a side that has delivered four consecutive victories. The inclusion of Baur offers a fresh dynamic in the engine room, while the presence of two-goal hero Duran from the Aberdeen win provides continued attacking threat.
Fans can view the full squad details on the club's official squad page. The decision to name Lotomba among the substitutes indicates the manager is integrating the new arrival gradually, with an eye on the demanding schedule ahead.
What is the context for this Premiership fixture?
This match carries added significance as it is a direct clash between the top two teams. Celtic's lead at the top is currently two points clear of their opponents, St Mirren, making this a key early-season encounter. The Hoops' recent form of four straight wins, denoted as WWWW, has built momentum they will aim to continue.
The fixture is part of a busy period, and supporters can track the team's progress and upcoming matches via the fixtures schedule. After this game, Celtic's next Premiership assignment is at home to Motherwell on December 26th. Motherwell currently sit fourth in the table, adding another challenging fixture to the calendar.
Where can fans find the latest league standings?
Celtic's flawless start has them firmly in control at the Premiership's summit. The latest standings show the team's four wins from four games have yielded the maximum 12 points. This strong foundation is critical as the season develops and the squad manages competitions on multiple fronts.
The team's defensive solidity, conceding just two goals, has been as important as their attacking output. This balance will be tested against a St Mirren side that has also started the season well. The final match of the weekend before the international break sees Celtic host Motherwell at Celtic Park on Boxing Day.
