Team’s Up – Auchinleck Talbot starting XI named for Celtic clash

Auchinleck Talbot manager Tommy Sloan has named his starting XI for this evening’s Scottish Cup Fourth Round clash with Celtic. The junior side face Martin O’Neill’s side as they look to trip up the Hoops…

Talbot, who have had to move from Rugby Park for the game, will be keen to make the most of their evening as the travelling Celtic support will set them up financially.

Auchinleck Talbot: Muir, Clark, Schoneville, Wilson, McPherson, Sime, Crooks, Main, Boyd, McAvoy, Gillies.

Subs: Longmuir, Nimmo, Kazoka, Abed, Scott, Wood, Kerr.

Martin O’Neill has named his Celtic team, making a number of changes to the squad as he looks to get a look at more players.

Celtic: Sinisalo, Ralston, Murray, Welsh, Donovan, McGregor, Bernardo, McCowan, Forrest, Balikwisha, Kenny.

Subs: Schmeichel, Scales, Nygren, Yang, Shin, Tounekti, Maeda, Hatate, Haney.

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Schoneville returns to the lineup with young Jamie Scott called up from the U20’s.#eppp pic.twitter.com/jSiWugKrZl

— Auchinleck Talbot (@atfc1909) January 18, 2026

Tonight might be played at Rugby Park, but we’re making sure we’re bringing the same Beechwood buzz.

Thanks to the efforts behind the scenes, plenty of Beechwood spirit is making the journey with us for this historic @ScottishCup tie.

Same club. Same people. Same pride.🧡🖤… pic.twitter.com/yyJK5gkXTA

— Auchinleck Talbot (@atfc1909) January 18, 2026