WITH the Hoops already qualified for the last 32 of the UEFA Europa League, Neil Lennon’s side welcome French opponent Stade Rennais to Paradise on Thursday night (November 28), for their final Group E home game.

The Celts can extend their lead at the top of the group ahead of the last match of the group next month, and after drawing with Thursday’s opponents in the opening game of the campaign, Celtic will be keen to make it three wins out of three at Paradise.

Scotland’s champions are aiming to stretch their undefeated group-stage run and secure another win under the Paradise lights, and with the stage set, here’s everything you need to know ahead of the game:

9am – Celtic Superstore opens
Don’t miss your chance to make a great saving with Celtic when you shop our ‘Green Friday’ offer available in-store and online all weekend!

Whether you’re searching for that perfect Christmas gift or simply looking to treat yourself, shop now to enjoy 20% off a huge selection of official Celtic merchandise* including the brand new James Forrest book ‘Homegrown Hero’, the Scott Brown DVD ‘Broony – Captain. Leader. Legend’, 2018/19 Away and Third kits and much, much more!

Buy our brand-new festive charity single ‘Star of Glasgow’s Green & White by The Celtic FC Choir featuring Johnny Mac and The Faithful’.

The charity CD provides the soundtrack to our 2019 Christmas ad, and with proceeds from the sale of each copy being made to Celtic FC Foundation’s Christmas Appeal, not only will you be contributing to a great cause close to the club’s heart, but thanks to the free song sheet included – you can sing along with the Bhoys throughout the festive season!

11am – Ticket Office opens
Open until kick-off at 8pm for fans to collect their tickets for the visit of Stade Rennais to Glasgow.

For those looking to plan ahead this season, tickets are also available for the Celts’ SPFL Premiership fixtures v Hamilton Accies (Dec 4), Hibernian (Dec 15) and Aberdeen (Dec 21) in the coming weeks.

Please arrive early, as queues are expected due to large crowds.

6pm – Light up the Clover with the Celtic FC Foundation
Supporters are invited to light up the Kerrydale Clover at the front of the stadium in memory of their loved ones. Foundation volunteers will be located on the Clover, the Celtic Way and also at other key entry points around the ground, with small LED candles available to buy (priced £2) which you can place around the foot of the Christmas tree within the Kerrydale Clover.

The first candle placed on the Clover will be laid in honour of Brother Walfrid, with all funds raised in support of Celtic FC Foundation’s 2019 Christmas Appeal.

Adding to the festive spirit on the Clover, we will be joined by a Piper from 6:30pm and then graced with Christmas carols, performed by St. Anne’s Primary School Choir from 7pm.

It's sure to be a beautiful and magical spectacle as we aim to ‘Light up the Clover’ so please arrive early to take part, pre-match.

6:30pm – Stadium opens
Pick up your copy of the latest Celtic View before the game, together with the official Celtic v Stade Rennais Matchday Programme for a special combined price of just £5 (a saving of £1.45).

Don’t forget to buy your Paradise Windfall tickets to be in with a chance of becoming £10,000 richer. You could be collecting your prize out on the pitch at half-time, so look out for Windfall staff wearing their famous yellow jerseys ahead of the match.

Please arrive early, as queues are expected due to large crowds.

7:45pm
Be in your seat as we plunge Paradise into darkness before we crank up the atmosphere with the Celtic lightshow, where we will be raising the tempo to get Paradise bouncing before kick-off.

Get involved as the lightshow comes to a close with a rousing rendition of You’ll Never Walk Alone from the stands, as the teams make their way on to the pitch at 7:55pm.

Key technical details of the lightshow are available HERE 8pm - Kick-off.

Come on you Bhoys in green!

Show your support and back the Bhoys as they set out to close out the home group games in stle!

*Calls cost 13p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge. Booking fees apply online and via the sales line.

Your Thursday night football matchday guide v Stade Rennais