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This assignment follows his officiating at Tynecastle the previous weekend for the Premiership opener, suggesting that Walsh is regarded as the top referee by the Scottish Football Association (SFA).
Walsh also officiated the Scottish Cup Final in May, reinforcing his status.
Alan Muir is set to handle VAR duties for this televised game.
The last time Celtic visited Hibs in February, Adam Idah’s two penalties secured a rare away win for Celtic, following a goalless draw at Easter Road in October.
Hibs, now under the leadership of David Gray, faced a challenging start with a 3-0 defeat against St Mirren on Sunday, marking Gray’s first match as the permanent manager.
Hibs have had a difficult League Cup campaign, including a loss to Kelty Hearts in the group stage, which has put early pressure on Gray.
The upcoming matches against Celtic will be crucial for Gray as he seeks to establish stability and success for his team.
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