What football is on TV on New Year's Day - ensure you don't miss a moment with packed schedule of action

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Scottish fans might have to wait until January 2 to see their sides in action, but armchair supporters can still enjoy more than 16 hours of live football on New Year's Day.A packed schedule down south - and overseas - means that you won't be short of action to keep entertained, especially if you're recovering from a Hogmanay to remember.

And it will all be the ideal build-up to a crunch January 2 in the Premiership, with a mouthwatering Old Firm clash at Ibrox leading a tasty looking fixture card that also sees St Johnstone welcome Hibs in a vital match at the wrong end of the table.But before that there is plenty to enjoy, with Scotland stars playing down south in action - and even some blasts from the past on our screens for early risers who enjoy a bit of Australian top flight action to kick off their 2025.If you're up with the lark on New Year's Day, or still up from the night before, you can cram in two live matches before 9am from the A League in Australia.

Auckland FC against Melbourne Victory is the first televised match of 2025, and there are two links with Scottish football. Ex Celtic keeper Jonathan Gould is a coach at Auckland, who are owned by Hibs director Bill Foley.

That's followed by Western Sydney Wanderers, where former Manchester United star Juan Mata is now playing, against Macarthur FC.4am - Auckland FC vs Melbourne Victory - TNT Sports 17am - Western Sydney Wanderers v Macarthur FC - TNT Sports 1Three English Football League games are on at lunchtime, with fans having the choice of a trio of Championship ties.