Apex Scores Lite Apex Scores Lite flag
back Back
Steven McLean Handed Celtic Appointment After Fir Park Penalty Error

Steven McLean will referee Celtic’s Premiership match against Dundee United on Wednesday, following confirmation that the Hoops should have received a penalty during his previous Celtic league assignment.

The SFA confirmed McLean takes charge at Celtic Park for the 7.45pm kick-off, with Martin O’Neill’s side looking to build on Sunday’s victory over Hibs.

His last Celtic league match was the 2-0 win over Motherwell at Fir Park on October 11.

For more, catch up on the latest Celtic news.

That afternoon, Callum McGregor’s shot struck Lukas Fadinger’s arm inside the penalty area, but Celtic were awarded only a corner.

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill shakes hands with referee Steven McLean after the match against Motherwell at Fir Park
Celtic manager Martin O’Neill shakes hands with referee Steven McLean after the Scottish Premiership match at Motherwell on 11 October 2026.

McLean did not give the penalty, while video assistant referee Don Robertson did not recommend an on-field review.

Scottish FA head of refereeing Willie Collum subsequently confirmed that the officials had reached the wrong outcome.

Celtic collected all three points despite the missed decision, but the incident required both the referee and VAR to reach a different conclusion.

Wednesday brings McLean back into a Celtic league fixture shortly after that assessment became public.

Dundee United arrive after beating Aberdeen 3-2 at Tannadice, a result that extended their unbeaten sequence to five matches and lifted them into fourth place.

Celtic will want a more controlled performance than they produced at Easter Road, where Camilo Durán’s first-half strike proved enough to secure a 2-1 victory.

You may like

Liverpool’s Carabao Cup player ratings vs Chelsea as Reds make it through on penalties

rousingthekop.com 1 hour ago

Andoni Iraola told to start ‘absolutely quality’ Liverpool star every week after Chelsea clash

sportbible.com 1 hour ago

Gravenberch Shocker, Youngsters Fail Auditions - Liverpool Players Rated And Slated Vs Chelsea

givemesport.com 1 hour ago

BBC pundit was really puzzled by what one Chelsea star did against Liverpool

thechelseachronicle.com 1 hour ago

Carabao Cup quarter-final draw in full as Liverpool and Man City learn opponents

The Daily Star 53 minutes ago

How Chelsea fans at Anfield reacted to Malo Gusto substitution vs Liverpool

thechelseachronicle.com 31 minutes ago

Andoni Iraola’s masterstroke sees Liverpool dump Chelsea out of the Carabao Cup

The Daily Star 1 hour ago

Celtic Supporters Given Important Wednesday Parkhead Update

celtsarehere.com 15 hours ago

What Phil Foden did at full-time shows emerging Man City partnership

Manchester Evening News 1 hour ago

Giorgi Mamardashvili admits Liverpool staff were wrong about Chelsea in the Carabao Cup

rousingthekop.com 45 minutes ago