Celtic into fourth consecutive final & now unbeaten in 30 domestic cup ties
Lennon's side will go for 10th Scottish trophy in row
Elyounoussi & McGregor net for Celtic in opening quarter
Hallberg jabs in for Hibs after defensive mix-up, but Elyounoussi restores lead
Celtic captain Brown nets either side of Kamberi header
Premiership wins for Aberdeen & Motherwell; Hamilton & Ross County draw
Championship leaders Dundee Utd beat Inverness & Ayr thrash McCall's Thistle
Hibernian 0-0 Celtic
Chris Maxwell claws the ball away from the top corner after Kris Ajer meets Callum McGregor's free-kick with a powerful header. The offside flag was up against the Celtic defender but it was still a cracking stop from the Hibs keeper.
Hibernian 0-0 Celtic
Celtic back on the attack with Tom Rogic breaking clear into acres of space. He finds Boli Bolingoli on the left but the full-back's wayward pass into the box lets Hibs off the hook.
Hibernian 0-0 Celtic
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageHorgan got a lot of time and space to take that shot. A decent start from Hibs, even though it didn't quite get there, they will be delighted with it.
Hibernian 0-0 Celtic
After a three-minute stoppage, play resumes and Hibs almost snatch the lead as Daryl Horgan cuts in from the left and unleashes a right-foot drive that dips just over.
Hibernian 0-0 Celtic
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageIf you're going to jump then you have to use your arms. Doidge didn't lead with the arms, Jullien almost jumped into him. I don't think there is much in it.
Hibernian 0-0 Celtic
Hibs striker Christian Doidge earns an early booking as he goes up for the ball with Christopher Jullien and catches the Frenchman with a flailing arm. Jullien still writhing on the deck receiving treatment.
Hibernian 0-0 Celtic
Celtic first to threaten as Callum McGregor pounces on a loose ball and Mohamed Elyounoussi is released down the left by Odsonne Edouard. The winger's cross is blocked for a corner, but Hibs survive.
Hibernian 0-0 Celtic
And we're off! Hibs get the game under way.
Hibernian v Celtic (17:30)
The teams are out and we're moments away from kick-off at a rain-soaked Hampden. Traditionalists will be tutting at the fact both sides are wearing their away kit.
Hibernian v Celtic (17:30)
The League Cup has been a salvation this season for Paul Heckingbottom. His Hibs side have failed to win in the Premiership since the opening day - a 10-game barren run.
They squeezed past Kilmarnock on penalties to set up this Hampden showdown with Celtic and the result could have a bearing on whether he stays in the job.
Having held the champions at home in the Premiership, Hibs will take heart from that as they look to cause a huge upset.
Hibernian v Celtic (17:30)
Willie Miller
Former Scotland defender on BBC Radio Scotland
Quote MessageI don't think anybody is capable of taking care of Scott Brown. He's such a key player for Celtic. I don't see anybody in Scotland that can get the better of him, man for man.
Hibernian v Celtic (17:30)
Billy Dodds
Former Scotland striker on Sportsound
Quote MessageI would give Hibs a small chance. Celtic would need to have an off day and Hibs would need to be defending well, and also come across as a threat. It's a very tall order for Hibs.
Hibernian v Celtic (17:30)
With the league action done and dusted, the focus now turns to the first of this weekend's League Cup semi-finals.
Holders Celtic aim for their 30th successive win in a domestic cup tie, with Hibs blocking their path to a fourth League Cup final on the bounce.
A breakdown of the treble-treble winners' record-breaking cup run can be found here.
Hibernian v Celtic (17:30)
Gary Caldwell
Former Scotland defender on Sportsound
Quote MessageHibs will be compact and hard to beat. They'll try to frustrate Celtic but it's important they have a counter-attack threat.
Hibernian v Celtic (17:30)
Celtic manager Neil Lennon tells BBC Sportsound: "We have been trophy holders for the last three seasons and that's a real motivation for the players.
"Semi-finals can be tense affairs and fraught with danger but the mindset is good.
"We need to start well. We didn't do that at Easter Road, we fell behind early and had to claw our back into the game. We can't afford to do that again.
Hibernian v Celtic (17:30)
Under-pressure Hibernian head coach Paul Heckingbottom tells BBC Sportsound he is "not thinking about his future" as he attempts to end Celtic's 29-game cup winning streak.
He said: "It's about our club and players trying to get to a cup final. That's all I care about.
"The prize is bigger than what we have to lose. Let's go and try to make it a great night. Make no mistake, you need to be at your best to beat this Celtic team - but why can't it be us?"
