Newcastle v Spurs – how to watch, team news, kit colours, key information
Sun 23 April 2023, 07:40|
Tottenham Hotspur
It’s a crucial match in the race for the top four today (Sunday 23 April) as we travel to St James’ Park to take on Newcastle United.
The Magpies are currently fourth, three points ahead of us having played a game less.
Kick-off is at 2pm UK time – here’s everything you need to know...
How can I watch the game?
Today’s match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, kick-off 2pm.
BBC Radio 5 Live will also have live radio commentary, while you can also follow all the action via our Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app.
There, you’ll find minute-by-minute text and audio commentary, goal alerts, stats and much more.
Video highlights will be available from two hours after the game on SPURSPLAY, with the full match replay available on the same platform from midnight.
Worldwide broadcast listings are available here.
What is the team news?
Clement Lenglet should be okay to feature for us after being forced off with a foot problem against AFC Bournemouth last weekend, while fellow left-sided defender Ben Davies is nearing a return from a hamstring injury he picked up at Southampton in mid-March.
Lucas Moura serves the third match of his three-game suspension, while long-term absentees Rodrigo Bentancur (knee), Yves Bissouma (ankle), Emerson Royal (knee) and Ryan Sessegnon (hamstring) remain out.
Allan Saint-Maximin and Emil Krafth are unavailable for hosts Newcastle, although fit-again Miguel Almiron is in contention to start.
What colours will the teams be playing in?
Newcastle will play in their usual black and white striped shirts, with black shorts and black socks.
That means we’ll be in our third kit today, which is primarily all light blue with darker blue patterns across the shirts.
The hosts’ goalkeeper will wear gold with ours in green.
Who is the referee?
David Coote will referee today’s match, assisted by Simon Bennett and Timothy Wood.
The fourth official will be John Brooks.
Neil Swarbrick is on VAR duty, assisted by Richard West.
What will the weather conditions be like?
Light rain showers are forecast in Newcastle during the game, with temperatures at around 10 degrees.
