Spurs v Marseille – how to watch, team news, kit colours, key information

We return to UEFA Champions League action after two seasons away on Wednesday evening as we welcome Ligue 1 side Olympique Marseille to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (8pm UK).

Here’s all the information you need to know ahead of the match...

How can I watch the game?

Wednesday night’s match – our first outing in Group D – kicks-off at 8pm and will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 3, while talkSPORT will carry live radio commentary.

Worldwide broadcast listings are available here if you’re following us from outside the UK.

Before the action gets underway, you can enjoy our popular N17 Live pre-match show on SPURSPLAY, which will be on air from 7pm UK.

During the game itself, 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.

You can also join our official Watchalong on Twitch.

What is the team news?

Bryan Gil is back available for selection for us.

However, while Lucas Moura is set to return to training imminently, he won’t be available for this game.

Former Arsenal player Alexis Sanchez is suspended for Marseille, although they’re able to call on forward Dimitri Payet and centre-back Samuel Gigot after the duo’s recovery from respective calf and thigh problems.

Attacking duo Cedric Bakambu and Bamba Dieng have been left out of Marseille’s Champions League squad.

What colours will the teams be playing in?

As is traditional in European competition, we’ll be wearing all-Lilywhite on Wednesday night.

Marseille will wear all blue.

Our goalkeeper will play in yellow, with the visitors’ keeper in orange.

Who is the referee?

Slavko Vinčić of Slovenia will take charge of Wednesday night’s match, assisted by Tomaž Klančnik and Andraž Kovačič.

The fourth official will be Matej Jug.

Bastian Dankert will be on VAR duties, with assistance from Fedayi San.

What will the weather conditions be like?

Although it’s forecast to rain in north London on Wednesday afternoon, it’s expected to be dry for the start of the game in the evening, with temperatures at around 18 degrees. Showers could return during the match, however.

How can I get the matchday programme?

As usual in the Champions League, we’ve a special bigger, A4-sized official matchday programme available on Wednesday night, which is priced at £6. Among the features included is an exclusive interview with Cristian Romero, who discusses our return to European football’s top table and speaks about the mentality behind his no-nonsense style on the pitch.

Fans attending the game will be able to pick up a copy at a number of programme booths outside the ground, in the Spurs Shop at the Tottenham Experience or at the Tap Inn bars inside the stadium, or you can order online here for delivery direct to your door.