Leeds v Spurs – how to watch, team news, key information
Fri 25 February 2022, 21:05|
Tottenham Hotspur
It’s our third Premier League away game in eight days on Saturday as we make the trip to Elland Road to take on Leeds United (kick-off 12.30pm UK).
Marcelo Bielsa’s men are 15th in the table, just three points clear of the drop zone, with both sides coming into this fixture having lost four of the last five top-flight games.
Here’s all you need to know ahead of the match...
How can I watch the game?
Saturday’s match kicks-off at 12.30pm and will be televised live in the UK on BT Sport 1.
Radio commentary will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live, while you can also follow all the action via our live Match Centre here on the website and app, complete with live text and audio commentary, goal alerts and stats.
Alternatively, join our official Watchalong on Twitch with hosts Rebekah and Matt from 11.30am UK.
If you’re following us from outside the UK, check out the overseas broadcast listings to see if the match is being shown in your area.
How will the teams line up?
Rodrigo Bentancur will miss out for us after picking up an ankle problem during Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat at Burnley.
He joins Oliver Skipp (groin) and Japhet Tanganga (knee) on the sidelines, while Antonio Conte will need to assess one further player ahead of the game at Elland Road.
Diego Llorente and Robin Koch are available for Leeds after returning from injury, although Patrick Bamford, Liam Cooper, Kalvin Phillips and Leo Hjelde remain out.
Who is the referee and what colours will the teams be playing in?
Craig Pawson will referee Saturday’s match, assisted by Ian Hussin and Richard West. The fourth official will be Robert Jones, while VAR duties will be looked after by Jarred Gillett along with assistant Constantine Hatzidakis.
Leeds will play in their all-white home strip, with their goalkeeper in yellow.
We’ll be in our third kit, which is primarily purple with green flashes across the shirts. Our goalkeeper will wear green.
What will the weather be like?
It’s due to be dry and bright in Leeds on Saturday. There’ll be sunny intervals and a moderate breeze when the game gets underway, with temperatures at around nine degrees.
