Coventry vs Spurs | How to watch, team news, kit colours, key information
Wed 18 September 2024, 12:40|
Tottenham Hotspur
We take our first steps in this season’s Carabao Cup when we head to Coventry City in the third round this evening.
The hosts are 14th in the Championship after five games and have registered 1-0 wins away to Bristol City and at home to Oxford United to reach this stage.
As a club participating in Europe this term, we enter in the third round, as opposed to round two like last year.
Here’s all the key info you need...
What time is kick-off against Coventry?
The match starts at 8pm UK time.
How can I watch the game?
Tonight’s match will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event, as well as being an option on Sky Sports +.
You can also follow all the action via the all-new feed on the Spurs Official app, while our Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the app also brings you all the action as it happens with live text and audio commentary, stats, live photos and more.
What is the team news?
Yves Bissouma has been ruled out of our trip to Coventry.
He missed Sunday’s north London derby after picking up a knock on international duty for Mali, but Ange Postecoglou hopes to have the midfielder back sooner rather than later.
Forwards Richarlison and Will Lankshear also remain sidelined.
Ben Sheaf, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Joel Latibeaudiere and Josh Eccles all have question marks over their participation on the hosts’ side of things.
Who is the referee?
Darren England will take charge of tonight’s tie.
He will be assisted by Nick Greenhalgh and Akil Howson, with Stephen Martin as the fourth official.
What colours will the teams be playing in?
Coventry City will play in sky blue shirts, white shorts and sky blue socks.
Their goalkeeper will wear all black.
We’ll be wearing our new green 2024/25 third kit for the first time in a men’s fixture.
What will the weather conditions be like?
There’ll be clear skies with a gentle breeze in Coventry tonight, with temperatures at around 15 degrees.
What is the travel information if I’m going to the game?
Travel information for those making the trip to tonight’s game can be found here.
