Celtic to play Swedish side Helsingborg in Champions League play-off

Stuttering start: Celtic manager Neil Lennon admitted his side looked flat (PA)

Celtic will face Swedish side Helsingborg in the Champions League play-off round.

Neil Lennon's men booked their place in the draw with a 4-1 aggregate win over Finnish club HJK Helsinki.

Swedish legend Henrik Larsson played for both clubs and is certain to the the focus of attention in the build-up.

The Swedish league is well under way and Helsingborg are in sixth position.

In the third qualifier Helsingborg beat Slask Wroclaw 6-1 on aggregate.

After their 3-0 first leg win in Poland, Thomas Sorum scored a hat-trick in the return game to complete a comprehensive victory.

PA