Hartley replaces Celtic's McDonald

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan made one change from the side who defeated Kilmarnock midweek for their visit to Hamilton in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

Scott McDonald was absent from the 18-man squad, with his place in the starting line-up filled by Paul Hartley.

Bottom side Hamilton made two changes for the visit of the league leaders, with Chris Swailes and Richard Offiong replacing David Graham and the injured Lucas Akins.

Hamilton: Cerny, McClenahan, Swailes, Canning, Easton, McCarthy, Neil, McArthur, McLaughlin, Mensing, Offiong.

Subs: Murdoch, Elebert, Gibson, Stevenson, Thomas, Lyle, Graham.

Celtic: Mark Brown, Hinkel, Caldwell, McManus, Wilson, Nakamura, Scott Brown, Donati, Hartley, Maloney, Sheridan.

Subs: Fox, Samaras, Robson, Loovens, Mizuno, Caddis, McGowan.

Referee: S Conroy (Scotland)