Chelsea v Spurs – how to watch, team news, kit colours, key information
Sat 13 August 2022, 21:55|
Tottenham Hotspur
It’s our first away game of the new season on Sunday and we’ve a big London derby on the agenda, as we make the trip across the capital to take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge (4.30pm UK).
Here’s all the information you need to know ahead of the match...
How can I watch the game?
Sunday’s match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, kick-off 4.30pm.
BBC Radio 5 Live will be providing live radio commentary, while you can also follow all the action via our new-look Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app, where you’ll find minute-by-minute text and audio commentary, goal alerts, stats and much more.
We’ll also be providing live updates across our social media platforms, or you have the option of joining our official Watchalong on Twitch.
Worldwide broadcast listings are available here if you’re following us from outside the UK.
We’ll have a short video highlights package for you on Club channels from two hours after the full-time whistle.
What is the team news?
Summer arrival Clement Lenglet, who made his debut off the bench in our opening day victory over Southampton last week, is expected to miss out with a slight adductor issue.
Oliver Skipp (foot) remains sidelined.
Richarlison is eligible to play and could make his debut after serving a one-match ban last week.
As for Chelsea, Marcos Alonso has been ruled out by Thomas Tuchel with a potential transfer on the horizon, while Mateo Kovacic is sidelined with a knee injury.
What colours will the teams be playing in?
We’ll be wearing our home shirt and shorts, along with alternative navy socks as usual at Stamford Bridge to avoid clashing with Chelsea’s white socks.
The rest of Chelsea’s kit is all blue.
Our goalkeeper will play in yellow, with Chelsea’s in orange.
Who is the referee?
Anthony Taylor will officiate Sunday’s game.
Gary Beswick and Adam Nunn will be his assistants, with Peter Bankes as the fourth official.
VAR will be looked after by Mike Dean and assistant Mark Scholes.
What will the weather conditions be like?
There’ll be bright sunshine once again in London on Sunday, with temperatures forecast to reach as high as 33 degrees at the stadium when the game gets underway.
