Spurs v Brentford – how to watch, team news, key information
Tue 05 January 2021, 13:25|
Tottenham Hotspur
We host Brentford in the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Tuesday evening (kick-off 7.45pm UK).
The visitors, currently fourth in the Championship, are managed by Thomas Frank, who was Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s coach during his time in the Denmark Under-19 side.
Frank led a Brentford XI in a behind-closed-doors pre-season match at Hotspur Way a few seasons ago, although we haven’t faced the Bees competitively since a trio of two-legged League Cup ties in 1992/93, 1998/99 and 2000/01.
Ahead of the match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, here’s all you need to know...
How can I watch the game?
Tuesday night’s match is being broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event, kick-off 7.45pm. Live radio commentary will also be available on BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT.
Full worldwide broadcast listings are available here.
You can also follow the action via our live Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app, with live text and audio commentary, goal alerts and stats at your fingertips.
Plus, don’t forget to tune in to N17 Live, our exclusive pre- and post-match show from inside the stadium for all the live build-up and reaction as it happens. It’s available to watch for free online, across social media and on the Spurs Official app from 7pm UK, with Clive Allen as our special guest.
How will the teams line up?
Right-back Matt Doherty will miss the game on Tuesday night.
He’ll serve a one-match ban following his red card in the closing moments of Saturday’s win over Leeds United.
Jose Mourinho has also ruled out Erik Lamela, while Giovani Lo Celso and Gareth Bale also remain sidelined.
Centre-back Joe Rodon is cup-tied, so will also miss out.
Midfielders Shandon Baptiste (knee) and Christian Norgaard (ankle) are likely to be missing for Brentford.
Meanwhile, as announced by the EFL earlier today, nine substitutes can now be named in the matchday squad in the Carabao Cup, with five permitted to take to the pitch during the 90 minutes and extra-time if applicable.
Who is the referee and what colours will the teams be playing in?
Mike Dean is Tuesday night’s referee, assisted by Ian Hussin and Daniel Robathan.
Lee Mason will serve as the fourth official.
The single-legged tie will involve the use of video assistant referees (VAR).
Should the scores be level at the end of the game, the match can go to extra-time and penalties.
We’ll be in our usual home colours of white-navy-white, while Brentford will play in grey shirts and shorts with red socks.
Our goalkeeper will be in green, with Brentford’s keeper in yellow.
How can I get the matchday programme?
Once again, printed copies of our official matchday programme are available to order and have delivered direct to your door.
Although the deadline to order your copy and have it in your hands in time for kick-off has now passed, you can still order yours online for delivery as soon as possible. There’s an exclusive interview with Ben Davies in Tuesday night’s edition, priced at the usual £3.50. Order yours in the post now or subscribe so you never miss an issue.
What will the weather be like?
It’s expected to rain for much of the day in Tottenham on Tuesday, although that’s forecast to have stopped by the evening. Temperatures look set to be around three degrees at kick-off, with thick cloud and a gentle breeze.
