Celtic Manager O’Neill Discusses Oxlade-Chamberlain Ahead of Beşiktaş Match

Celtic prepares to host Beşiktaş in the UEFA Europa League

Beşiktaş visits Celtic Park on November 5, 2026, for a 23:00 TSİ kickoff in the fourth round of the UEFA Avrupa Ligi. Beşiktaş enters the fixture with 7 points from its first three matches, sitting in 8th place in the league standings. Celtic struggles domestically and in Europe, holding zero points after three opening continental losses against Ferencvaros, Benfica, and Celta Vigo.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Returns to Celtic Starting Lineup

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain returns to the Celtic starting eleven following an injury absence for teammate Benjamin Nygren. Celtic manager Martin O’Neill explained to Sky Sports that Nygren is dealing with physical pain, opening the door for the former Beşiktaş midfielder. Oxlade-Chamberlain joined Celtic on a 1.5-year contract in February 2026 after leaving Beşiktaş in August 2025. He has made eight appearances totaling 363 minutes for the Scottish club this season without scoring.

Falkirk Defeats Celtic Prior to European Fixture

Celtic suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership on November 1, 2026, marking its sixth loss in the last ten matches. Ethan Ross opened the scoring in the 3rd minute, and Scott Tanser added a second in the 38th minute. This result represents Celtic’s first defeat against Falkirk since 2007, increasing pressure on manager Martin O’Neill ahead of the Beşiktaş encounter.

Where to Watch Celtic Versus Beşiktaş

TRT 1 will broadcast the UEFA Avrupa Ligi match live and free-to-air in Turkey. Kickoff is scheduled for 23:00 Turkish time at Celtic Park in Glasgow. Beşiktaş aims to extend its unbeaten European run to protect its top-eight position, while Celtic seeks its first points in the competition.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Celtic versus Beşiktaş match scheduled?

The UEFA Avrupa Ligi fourth-round match takes place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, starting at 23:00 TSİ.

Where is the match taking place?

The fixture is hosted at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland.

What is Beşiktaş’s current standing in the competition?

Beşiktaş sits in 8th place with 7 points from its first three matches.

Why did Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain start in Celtic’s recent match?

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill stated that Benjamin Nygren is experiencing pain, allowing Oxlade-Chamberlain to take his place in the starting eleven against Falkirk.