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Celtic Fixtures: A Look at the Upcoming Season

As one of the most successful football clubs in Scotland, Celtic Football Club has a storied history and a passionate fan base. Fans of the club eagerly await the start of each new season, anticipating exciting fixtures and impressive performances from their team.

The upcoming season promises to be no exception, with Celtic facing off against some tough opponents in domestic and international competitions. Let's take a closer look at the fixtures that await the Hoops in the months ahead.

Domestic League Fixtures:

Celtic will kick off their Scottish Premiership campaign with a home game against Heart of Midlothian on August 1st. The club faces a tough series of fixtures early on, with games against Aberdeen, Motherwell, and St. Johnstone all taking place in August.

Other notable league fixtures include a derby match against rivals Rangers on October 17th, as well as games against Hibernian, Dundee United, and Ross County throughout the season.

Domestic Cup Fixtures:

Celtic will begin their Scottish League Cup campaign in the group stage, facing off against Falkirk, Clyde, and Stranraer. The Hoops will be aiming to progress from the group stage and make a run for the trophy, which they last won in the 2018/19 season.

The Scottish Cup will begin later in the season, with Celtic aiming to defend their title after winning the cup last season. The club will enter the competition in the fourth round, with fixtures scheduled for January and February of 2021.

European Fixtures:

Celtic will compete in the UEFA Champions League for the third qualifying round, with fixtures set to take place in August. The club will aim to progress further than last season, when they were knocked out in the group stages.

If Celtic do not progress to the Champions League group stages, they will drop down to the UEFA Europa League group stage. The Europa League fixtures would begin in October, with the club aiming to replicate their impressive performances from previous seasons in the competition.

Conclusion:

The upcoming season will be a challenging one for Celtic, with tough fixtures scheduled in domestic and international competitions. But with a talented squad of players and a passionate fan base behind them, the Hoops will be hoping for a successful season and the chance to add to their already impressive trophy cabinet.