Celtic v Aberdeen: Live stream, team news and more as Dons seek seismic Premiership victory

Celtic's Alistair Johnston and Aberdeen's Jamie McGrath in action during last season's Scottish Cup semi-final
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It's a huge weekend for Aberdeen as they head to Glasgow to take on Celtic in what has become a hotly-anticipated clash between the top two sides in Scotland.

The Dons trail Celtic on goal difference, but they are hot on the heels of the title holders having gone on a 13-match winning run under Jimmy Thelin.

And the Swede will now look to pick up a seismic result at Parkhead - something the Reds have failed to do since May 2018 when Andy Considine crashed the Hoops' title party.

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Victory against Brendan Rodgers' men would lift Aberdeen top of the table, and give the side a huge boost with their Premier Sports Cup semi-final clash looming.

Here are all the key details you need for this one.

When is Celtic v Aberdeen?

The Dons visit Parkhead on Saturday, October 19 for their first clash of the season with Celtic. Kick-off in Glasgow is at 3pm.

How can I watch the game?

Unfortunately the game is not being shown live in the UK due to the league blackout for 3pm kick-offs.

RedTV subscribers outside of the UK can catch all the action live from 2.30pm. As well, BBC Sportsound will have coverage live from Glasgow with build-up and reaction throughout the afternoon.

You can keep up to date via Aberdeen's social media channels and find all the post-match reaction here on Aberdeen Live.

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Who are the match officials?

Nick Walsh is the man in the middle for this weekend's clash, while David Roome and Dougie Potter join him as the assistant referees.

On VAR duty it's Greg Aitken, and alongside him is Jonathan Bell.

Is there any team news?

Aberdeen are still without Pape Habib Gueye, with the top scorer likely out of action until the new year having picked up a hamstring injury in training.

Dante Polvara is nearing his return but the trip to Celtic could come too soon for the midfielder, but as it stands Thelin has a near full squad to choose from, with Duk also back in the mix.

The hosts meanwhile have gained a huge boost in the news that Cameron Carter-Vickers is back in training ahead of Aberdeen's visit, with the defender having missed out on Borussia Dortmund and Ross County clashes with a toe injury.

There are doubts over Greg Taylor's fitness however after he too missed the trip to Dingwall.

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