Hatate makes waypublished at 13:27 British Summer Time 31 March
Livingston 0-1 Celtic
Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate has managed almost 64 minutes in his comeback appearance. He comes off to be replaced by Paulo Bernardo.
Summary
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Celtic move a point clear at top, Livingston remain 10 adrift at bottom
Hatate effort ricochets in off Livingston's Brandon for Celtic opener in second half
Bernardo thumps in second from 20 yards & O'Riley slots late third
Three Livingston changes; Hatate makes first Celtic start since October
Celtic manager Rodgers serves one-match touchline ban
Hatate makes waypublished at 13:27 British Summer Time 31 March
'Patience pays off'published at 13:24 British Summer Time 31 March
Livingston 0-1 Celtic
Stephen Craigan
Former Motherwell captain on BBC SportsoundThe patience that Celtic have shown has paid off for them.
This afternoon, their final ball has really been lacking, though.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Celtic's Reo Hatate celebrates with Nicolas Kuhn
The final thirdpublished at 13:23 British Summer Time 31 March
Livingston 0-1 Celtic
Livingston have half an hour to turn this around.
Postpublished at 13:22 British Summer Time 31 March
Livingston 0-1 Celtic
Livingston have failed to win in their past 32 matches when conceding the opening goal in the Scottish Premiership dating back to 4 November 2022 against Kilmarnock.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Celtic players celebrate their opening goal
GREAT SAVE!published at 13:20 British Summer Time 31 March
Livingston 0-1 Celtic
Shamal George tips over a Nicolas Kuhn shot from the Celtic right. From the corner the goalkeeper deals with a Liam Scales header. Livingston hanging on a bit.
Your goal or mine?published at 13:20 British Summer Time 31 March
Livingston 0-1 Celtic
This was the goal. A bit of a scrappy one I think it's fair to say.
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Image source, SNSLivi subpublished at 13:16 British Summer Time 31 March
Livingston 0-1 Celtic
Daniel MacKay is on for Livingston, taking over from Steven Bradley.
Postpublished at 13:15 British Summer Time 31 March
Livingston 0-1 Celtic
Celtic have their lead and are eager to add to it. The ball is sent in from the right and Kyogo Furuhashi is foiled by goalkeeper Shamal George. An offside flag soon gives Livingston respite.
'Shambles for Livingston'published at 13:13 British Summer Time 31 March
Livingston 0-1 Celtic
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC SportsoundIt's an absolute shambles from Livingston's perspective. I think it's an own goal.
GOAL Livingston 0-1 Celticpublished at 13:11 British Summer Time 31 March
Jamie Brandon, own goal
The ball is in the net but it is not immediately obvious who got the last touch after Celtic's Reo Hatate got away a shot inside the six-yard box that ricocheted off a couple of players then crept over the line.
It looks like it might go down as a Jamie Brandon own goal after he rebounded Shamal George's save back towards goal.
Image source, BBC SportYELLOW CARDpublished at 13:09 British Summer Time 31 March
Livingston 0-0 Celtic
Mikey Devlin cynically hauls down Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi and the Livingston captain is the first player booked today.
KICK-OFFpublished at 13:07 British Summer Time 31 March
Livingston 0-0 Celtic
Livingston's Steven Bradley gets the match back under way.
Postpublished at 13:07 British Summer Time 31 March
HT: Livingston 0-0 Celtic
The players are back out but some smoke flares have been let off, which may cause a bit of a delay.
Image source, SNS'Unease' in visiting supportpublished at 13:01 British Summer Time 31 March
HT: Livingston 0-0 Celtic
Brian McLauchlin
BBC Scotland at the Tony Macaroni ArenaThere is now an unease emanating from the Celtic support as they enjoy their half-time pie. Despite having 77% possession they have been frustrated by a lack of creativity in front of goal.
David Martindale will be content at the break and who knows he may even feel they can nick a winner.
Image source, SNSImage caption, Livingston's Jamie Brandon and Celtic's Tomoki Iwata challenge for an aerial ball
PENALTY APPEALpublished at 13:00 British Summer Time 31 March
HT: Livingston 0-0 Celtic
Probably the biggest talking point of the first half was this challenge by Livingston captain Mikey Devlin on Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi.
Celtic were looking for a penalty but nothing given.
Image source, SNSHALF-TIME Livingston 0-0 Celticpublished at 12:51 British Summer Time 31 March
The first half ends as it began - goal-less. Celtic have had the territory and the chances but have only forced one big save from Livingston goalkeeper Shamal George.
Livi have battled hard but already look drained. Attacks have been hard to come by for them but they are still in this one for now.
Image source, SNS'George comes up trumps'published at 12:51 British Summer Time 31 March
Livingston 0-0 Celtic
Pat Bonner
Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC SportsoundIt was a great run from Kyogo and a really good strike.
What a save, Shamal George coming up trumps.
GREAT SAVE!published at 12:50 British Summer Time 31 March
Livingston 0-0 Celtic
Livingston goalkeeper Shamal George has had a relatively quiet first half but he has to be alert to keep out Kyogo Furuhashi's shot after the Celtic forward cut in from the right.
ADDED TIMEpublished at 12:48 British Summer Time 31 March
Livingston 0-0 Celtic
Michael Nottingham makes a crucial intervention as Celtic press again. The clock ticks into added time, of which there will be three minutes.
Postpublished at 12:46 British Summer Time 31 March
Livingston 0-0 Celtic
Tete Yengi is fouled as he tries to receive a pass out of defence by Livingston and that will give the hosts some respite as half-time nears.
The trouble for Livi is that Celtic can recycle the ball and go again quite quickly.