Welsh, reflecting on the unique situation of playing against his cousin, said, “We are first cousins. We’ve been playing football together for as long as I can remember.

"I don’t think we ever thought of getting the chance to play against each other.

“When the draw got made, obviously, the Buckie lads were buzzing as I saw.

"It’s a great occasion for the family and we are looking forward to it.”

The encounter is not just a professional milestone for Welsh and Peters but a significant moment for their family.

Peters noted the significance of this match for their family, saying: “It’s a big day for the family as Stephen was saying.

'It’s something we’ve talked about but not really thought it would happen.'

“The fact it has in this type of circumstance is brilliant.”

This family reunion at Celtic Park brings an added layer of excitement to the upcoming Scottish Cup Fourth Round match as Celtic look to get their defence off to the best start.

It’s a clash of the green and white Hoops at Paradise as Buckie Thistle make their first visit to the East End of Glasgow, while the Bhoys will be looking to make a strong start to their defence of the trophy against the Highland League side.

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Clash of the Cousins | Stephen Welsh v Buckie Thistle's Josh Peters!