Aston Villa v Spurs – how to watch, team news, key information
Fri 08 April 2022, 22:13|
Tottenham Hotspur
We’re back on the road this weekend as we make the trip to face Aston Villa on Saturday (kick-off 5.30pm UK).
Villa are 11th in the table and lost 2-1 at Wolves last time out, while we’ll be looking to continue the momentum that has seen us win four of our last five games to climb back into the top four.
Here’s all you need to know ahead of the match...
How can I watch the game?
Saturday’s match kicks-off at 5.30pm and will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
You can also follow all the action via our live Match Centre here on the website and app, complete with live text and audio commentary, goal alerts and stats.
Alternatively, join our official Watchalong on Twitch with hosts Rebekah and Matt from 4.30pm UK.
If you’re following us from outside the UK, please refer to the overseas broadcast listings to see if the match is being shown in your area.
How will the teams line up?
Left-backs Sergio Reguilon and Ryan Sessegnon are back in contention for us following injury, but Oliver Skipp and Japhet Tanganga remain sidelined.
Danny Ings is available again for Aston Villa after missing their last match against Wolves, while Marvelous Nakamba could also be involved following an extended period out injured.
Emi Buendia and Tyrone Mings picked up slight problems last time out but have both trained ahead of the game.
Who is the referee and what colours will the teams be playing in?
Graham Scott is scheduled to referee the match at Villa Park on Saturday.
Harry Lennard and Mark Scholes will be his assistants, with Craig Pawson as the fourth official.
VAR will be looked after by Jarred Gillett, along with assistant Lee Betts.
We’ll play in Lilywhite shirts, navy shorts and navy socks, with our goalkeeper wearing all green.
Villa will have claret and blue shirts, white shorts and light blue socks with claret trim. Their keeper will wear yellow.
What will the weather be like?
It’s set to be sunny at Villa Park with a light breeze – temperatures should be around 10 degrees.
