Spurs v Palace – how to watch, team news, kit colours, key information
Fri 05 May 2023, 22:59|Tottenham Hotspur
In resurgent form since Roy Hodgson’s return as their manager, Crystal Palace come to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday (kick-off 3pm UK).
Here’s a look at all the information you need to know about the match...
How can I watch the game?
Saturday’s fixture against Crystal Palace has not been selected for live television coverage in the UK.
However, radio commentary will be available on talkSPORT, as well as via our live online Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app, where you’ll also find minute-by-minute text updates, live in-game statistics, action photos and much more.
Kick-off is at 3pm UK time.
For live pre-match coverage from inside the stadium, tune in to SPURSPLAY to catch our N17 Live show, available from just before 2pm UK when the team news breaks.
Plus, look out for match highlights on SPURSPLAY from two hours after the game.
Worldwide broadcast listings are available here.
What is the team news?
Fraser Forster will continue in goal for us with Hugo Lloris ruled out for the rest of the season through injury.
Ryan Sessegnon and Rodrigo Bentancur also won’t feature before the end of the current campaign, but Emerson Royal and Yves Bissouma could still have a part to play this term as they near the end of their respective recoveries.
Oliver Skipp is okay and available for selection after requiring stitches to a head wound sustained in last weekend’s defeat at Liverpool.
Nathanial Clyne returns for Palace after a knee problem, but James Tomkins, Nathan Ferguson and James McArthur are sidelined.
Naououri Ahamada will have a late fitness test.
What colours will the teams be playing in?
We’ll be wearing our 2022/23 home kit as usual, featuring Lilywhite shirts, navy blue shorts and white socks, while Palace will arrive in their red and blue striped shirts with blue shorts and red and blue socks.
Our goalkeeper will play in yellow, with Palace’s in green.
Who is the referee?
Darren England will take charge of Saturday’s game, assisted by Dan Cook and Constantine Hatzidakis.
The fourth official will be Robert Jones, with Neil Swarbrick and assistant Sian Massey-Ellis on VAR duties.
What will the weather conditions be like?
Light rain is forecast during the game on Saturday, with temperatures at around 14 degrees.
How can I get the matchday programme?
Ben Davies is the cover star and subject of our main interview in Saturday’s official matchday programme.
Priced at the usual £4, buy yours from the Spurs Shop at the Tottenham Experience, various pods situated around the stadium or from the Tap Inn Bars or Goal Line Bar within the ground itself.
Fans not attending the game can order the programme online here for delivery direct to your door.