Celtic Park pitch faces Saturday inspection ahead of Hamilton game

Forecast of heavy rain leaves league encounter in doubt

A general view of Celtic Park as rain falls prior to the  Europa League  match between Celtic  and  Ajax. Photograph:  Mark Runnacles/Getty Images
A general view of Celtic Park as rain falls prior to the Europa League match between Celtic and Ajax. Photograph: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images

Celtic’s clash with Hamilton on Saturday is in doubt because of the wet weather. With heavy rain forecast to fall over the next 24 hours, Celtic have called a pitch inspection.

A club statement read: “Given recent weather conditions and the current forecast for the next 24 hours, there will be a pitch inspection at Celtic Park tomorrow morning (Saturday) at 9.30am ahead of the game against Hamilton Accies (KO: 3pm).

“We will update supporters with further information following this inspection.”

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