AFC Bournemouth vs Spurs | How to watch, team news, kit colours, key information
We’re back on the road this weekend as we head to the Vitality Stadium to face AFC Bournemouth in the early kick-off on Saturday (12.30pm UK).
Here’s all you need to know ahead of the game...
How can I watch the game?
Saturday’s match will be televised live in the UK on TNT Sports 1, the new name for BT Sport. Kick-off is at 12.30pm.
Radio commentary will be available on talkSPORT.
Overseas broadcast information is available here.
As usual, you can also follow all the action via our Match Centre here on tottenhamhotspur.com and the Spurs Official app, where you’ll find live text updates and audio commentary, images, stats and so much more.
Video highlights will be available on SPURSPLAY from two hours after the game.
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What is the team news?
James Maddison looks set to be available for us after departing Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a protective boot following last week’s win over Manchester United.
Rodrigo Bentancur, Bryan Gil, Ryan Sessegnon and Alfie Whiteman are still sidelined, with Ange Postecoglou explaining: “From last week, everyone has got through the week well, the long-term guys are still working through their rehab, but, from last week, don’t expect any changes to the squad.”
New signings Tyler Adams and Alex Scott are out injured, joining ex-Spurs Ryan Fredericks and Adam Smith, Marcus Tavernier, Emiliano Marcondes, Lewis Cook and Dango Ouattara in the treatment room at the Vitality Stadium.
Who is the referee?
Tim Robinson will take charge of Saturday’s contest, assisted by Timothy Wood and Mark Scholes.
The fourth official will be Geoff Eltringham.
On VAR duty, it’s John Brooks, assisted by Darren Cann.
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What colours will the teams be playing in?
AFC Bournemouth will wear their usual red and black striped shirts with black shorts and black socks.
Their goalkeeper will wear a lime green and yellow strip.
We’ll be in our new all-white home kit, with our goalkeeper in light blue.
What will the weather conditions be like?
We could see some light rain showers during the game on Saturday. Temperatures in Bournemouth will be at around 18 degrees.