The SFA have appointed the officials to oversee the upcoming Celtic vs Motherwell clash and John Beaton has been given a key role.
Beaton will serve as the match referee for the first time since the controversial Ibrox encounter where Celtic drew 2-2 with Rangers in the crucial Glasgow Derby.
The official awarded Celtic a penalty in the closing minutes of the game after VAR clearly identified a handball by a Rangers defender, and now Beaton steps back into the spotlight for another significant fixture in the title race.
John Beaton named match referee for Celtic vs Motherwell
In a statement on the SFA website, the national governing body confirmed the following officials for the important Celtic fixture:
Referee: John Beaton
VAR: Kevin Clancy
AVAR: Gary Hilland
Assistant referee 1: Graeme Stewart
Assistant referee 2: Calum Spence.
Celtic are currently sitting second in the Scottish Premiership standings and have the opportunity to open an eight-point lead over Motherwell with a victory at Parkhead.
With Hearts travelling to face Kilmarnock and kick-off scheduled for 8pm, Martin O’Neill has the chance to apply some pressure on Derek McInnes’ side with a strong result at Celtic Park.
John Beaton’s Celtic record
For all the debate Beaton generates, Celtic’s winning record when the referee is in charge is impressive.
Here is how the Hoops have performed with Beaton as the man in the middle:
64 games
48 wins
12 draws
4 defeats
93 yellow cards
3 red cards
18 penalties awarded.
Hopefully, the match at Parkhead will pass without incident and the Celtic supporters will be celebrating a major Scottish Premiership victory.