Celtic vs Falkirk LIVE score and goal updates from Premier Sports Cup clash

The Premier Sports knockout rounds are here and holders Celtic get their defence of the trophy up and running.

The Hoops avoided the summer group stages due to their Champions League involvement and they welcome Premiership new boys Falkirk to Glasgow's east end tonight for a Friday night clash.

Brendan Rodgers will be desperate to get his hands back on the League Cup but knows John McGlynn's side will be no pushovers.

They gave the holders a scare last season in the same competition and at the same venue by taking the lead twice before the Hoops ran out 5-2 winners over the then Championship side.

A place in the quarter-final draw is up for grabs and the chance to take another step closer to a day out at Hampden.

Stick with us throughout the evening as we bring you all the build-up, action and reaction from Celtic Park right HERE.

Celtic are overwhelming favourites with the bookies to reach the last eight.

Bet365 have priced Brendan Rodgers' men at 1/8 to win in 90 minutes.

Falkirk are a massive 16/1 to cause a major upset in the backyard of the holders.

A draw can be backed at 13/2.

Luke McCowan insists he knows the importance of a Celtic win.

The Hoops are the holders and the fans expect trophy success.

It’s about going and defending the competitions that you hold and putting on good performances.

We know the importance of this game early on in the cup but you want to keep pushing and working hard, especially at home where you want to give your fans a good game.

Brendan Rodgers insists Celtic won't underestimate the challenge of Falkirk.

He has told the Hoops faithful his side will be ready from the first while and be 'really aggressive' in the game as they kick off their defence of the trophy.

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