Spurs v Everton – how to watch, team news, key information
Sat 12 September 2020, 10:53|
Tottenham Hotspur
We begin our 2020/21 Premier League campaign with a home match against Everton on Sunday (13 September), kick-off 4.30pm UK.
Here’s a run-down of all the key information you need to know ahead of the game…
How can I watch the game?
Unfortunately, due to prevailing circumstances with COVID-19, our Premier League season is set to begin behind closed doors.
Sunday’s match is being televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, kick-off 4.30pm. Live radio commentary is available on BBC Radio 5 Live. You’ll find full worldwide broadcast listings here.
A reminder that our popular live matchday show from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, N17 Live, is available to watch for free online, across social media and on the Spurs Official app from 45 minutes before the game starts (3.45pm UK). Music sensation and Spurs fan Declan McKenna is our special guest as we bring you the all-important team news and pre-match coverage. N17 Live will return on the final whistle with reaction from the players from inside the stadium bowl.
You can also follow the action during the game on Club channels via our live Match Centre, complete with live text and audio commentary, goal alerts and stats. The Match Centre is available on the Spurs Official app and here on tottenhamhotspur.com.
A reminder that our matchday family party toolkit is available to download now, featuring printable posters, recipes, games and more, helping you to make the most of our matchdays at home.
How will the teams line up?
As revealed in our team news bulletin here on tottenhamhotspur.com on Friday, Japhet Tanganga is out with a thigh injury, while Giovani Lo Celso will be assessed over a hamstring problem.
Mason Holgate (toe) is absent for Everton but Andre Gomes and Yerry Mina have overcome minor injuries. The visitors could also hand debuts to summer arrivals Allan, Abdoulaye Doucoure and James Rodriguez.
Who is the referee and what colours will the teams be playing in?
Martin Atkinson is set to be the man in the middle on Sunday. Lee Betts and Peter Kirkup will be his assistants, while Graham Scott will serve as the fourth official.
We’ll be in our new 2020/21 home strip of Lilywhite shirts, navy shorts and white socks, with our goalkeeper wearing orange.
Everton will be in blue shirts, white shorts and blue socks, with their goalkeeper in all green.
What will the weather be like?
It’s forecast to be a sunny day in north London on Sunday, with temperatures peaking at 24 degrees around half-an-hour before kick-off.
A reminder that the all-new matchday climbs on The Dare Skywalk at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium are available on Sunday from 10am through until 1.15pm, giving you plenty of time to ‘take it to the edge’ before getting home in time to watch the match. As a reminder, we kindly ask fans not to remain in the area during the game.
What about the matchday programme?
Although we unfortunately cannot welcome our supporters into the stadium on Sunday, the first issue of this season’s new-look official matchday programme is still available for you to enjoy. Still only £3.50, it’s your perfect guide to our opening-weekend fixture against the Toffees – order yours in the post now or subscribe so you never miss an issue. A digital version for your laptop, phone or tablet will be available on Sunday, priced at £2.29.
