Celtic have won last four Scottish Cups
Falkirk currently leading League 1
Forrest & Griffiths start for Celtic; Falkirk make eight changes
Forrest nets deflected strike to finally breach visitors after break
Christie quickly doubles lead with drive into bottom corner
Substitute Elyounoussi lofts ball over keeper from close range
Host Jonathan Sutherland will be along soon, with Sportscene starting at 22:20 on BBC One Scotland. Tune in for highlights from the best of today's third round action.
Join us tomorrow for radio and text coverage of Rangers v Cove Rangers.
Image source, BBC SportThe last 16 draw takes place tomorrow afternoon and we're in for a double helping, with the permutations for the quarter-finals also being decided.
So, lots of X plays Y if they beat Z to look forward to.
FT: Celtic 3-0 Falkirk
Celtic winger James Forrest tells BBC Sportsound: "It's obviously great to start and get the goal. All round, I'm absolutely delighted after what I've been through for the last few months.
"I just want to keep playing games until the end of the season. You miss the pressure of playing with Celtic."
FT: Celtic 3-0 Falkirk
Celtic interim manager John Kennedy tells BBC Sportsound it was "huge" having James Forrest back in the starting line-up.
"When you take guys of that calibre out of your team anyone misses it," he says. "That attacking intent and quality drops.
"He's got a hunger to score goals, he's probably disappointed he didn't score two, but its great to have him back."
Image source, SNSJames Forrest scored Celtic's opener
FT: Celtic 3-0 Falkirk
Celtic interim manager John Kennedy tells BBC Sportsound: "We changed the shape a bit for the second half to give us a bit more width. That opened Falkirk up and gave us a bit more space.
"The boys were very professional, kept the ball moving and tired Falkirk out and then the spaces opened up. The boys have massive quality and that comes through in the end."
FT: Celtic 3-0 Falkirk
Steven Pressley
Former Scotland defender
Quote MessageI think Falkirk will be relatively satisfied. Although they didn't really create anything, you don't want to come here and get embarrassed. They didn't get that and they also got a number of very good performances from the younger players.
Image source, SNSCeltic pair Scott Brown and Ryan Christie
FT: Celtic 3-0 Falkirk
We now have 14 names through to the last 16.
Rangers take on Cove Rangers tomorrow evening and Hibernian face a tricky trip to Queen of the South on Monday night.
With no surprise results earlier today, Celtic are in the hat, along with Premiership rivals Aberdeen, Dundee United, Livingston, Kilmarnock, Motherwell, St Johnstone and St Mirren.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Morton represent the Championship, while there are three League 1 sides still standing: Clyde, Forfar Athletic and Montrose.
Stranraer are the only survivors from the fourth tier.
Holders Celtic march into the last 16 of the Scottish Cup. Well, it was more of a stroll.
This was a one-sided contest against the under-strength League 1 leaders, with all of the goals coming after the interval.
Celtic keeper Scott Bain had absolutely nothing to do. No need to put his strip through the wash.
Image source, SNSRyan Christie scored the second goal for Celtic
Celtic 3-0 Falkirk
Scott Brown still has the stamina to charge forward in search of a rare goal but Robbie Mutch makes his best save of the evening to keep out the veteran Celtic skipper's firm shot from 14 yards.
Celtic 3-0 Falkirk
David Turnbull slips a pass through a gap in the exhausted Falkirk defence and Albian Ajeti tries to steer a low, first-time shot into the far corner. It drifts inches wide.
Celtic 3-0 Falkirk
Jonjoe Kenny arrives at the back post to receive a peach of a pass from Scott Brown but Robbie Mutch makes a brave save at the Celtic full-back's feet.
Celtic 3-0 Falkirk
Steven Pressley
Former Scotland defender on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageHis physical condition added to James Forrest's game under Brendan Rodgers. It allowed him to work harder. It's not only Celtic that will benefit from him returning, I certainly think the national team will benefit.
Celtic 3-0 Falkirk
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound
Quote MessageFalkirk are very open and the energy has gone out of them. It's like shooting practice for Celtic
Mohamed Elyounoussi
That's a lovely goal. Mohamed Elyounoussi runs on to a Jonjoe Kenny cross, takes the sting out of the ball, and then has the presence of mind to dink a cute finish beyond the keeper.
Image source, BBC SportCeltic 2-0 Falkirk
James Forrest has a smile on his face as he troops off to be replaced by Mohamed Elyounoussi.
He found the breakthrough goal and has looked a menace on his first start in a long time.
Scotland boss Steve Clarke will probably be smiling too...
Celtic 2-0 Falkirk
Tom Rogic has done his bit for the evening and Ismaila Soro is on to add some energy to the Celtic midfield.
Celtic 2-0 Falkirk
Ryan Christie fancies a second goal, taking aim for the far post this time, but his curling attempt fizzes a yard or so wide.
Celtic 2-0 Falkirk
It should be 3-0. Robbie Mutch does well to beat away a fierce shot from David Turnbull and the ball drops perfectly for James Forrest, but the winger somehow side-foots wide with the goal at his mercy.
Celtic 2-0 Falkirk
First choice midfielders Blair Alston and Charlie Telfer will get 30 minutes or so as they take over from Kai Fotheringham and Robbie Leitch.
Celtic 2-0 Falkirk
The evening is over for Leigh Griffiths, with Albian Ajeti taking over up front for Celtic.
Frustrating is probably the word you'd use to describe Griffiths' contribution. Lots of near things in the penalty area but the killer touch was missing.