Celtic clash with Partick Thistle brought forward

The Scottish Premier League have agreed to bring Celtic's Premier League match against Partick Thistle forward by 24 hours.

After a personal plea by Hoops chief executive Ian McLeod, the SPL and BBC Scotland have agreed to move the fixture from Sunday, August 25 to Saturday August 24 at 12.30pm.

Meanwhile, BBC Scotland have secured live action for Celtic's Champions League qualifying tie with Basel on Wednesday.