Tottenham Hotspur vs. Maccabi Haifa: Europa League game time, TV channels, how to watch

Tuesday was a nice surprise from Tottenham Hotspur with a rotated side taking down Chelsea in the Fourth Round of the League Cup on penalties. Smack dab in the middle of a five-match, 11-day stretch, it was a huge coup for Spurs to advance in the competition while still saving some bodies for crucial matches later this week.

One of those contests is the final of three Europa League qualifiers. The draws have not been super kind for Tottenham this month, with the previous two rounds taking place in Bulgaria and North Macedonia. This time, though, Spurs will be the host, as Maccabi Haifa comes to North London on Thursday.

Like the previous qualifiers, the the Playoff Round is also single-legged, which is helpful for a worn-down side, but it does leave little room for error. If Tottenham can win on Thursday, there will have to be a big sigh of relief with the schedule opening up and a little breathing room in a group stage setting compared to qualifying rounds.

It goes without saying that Spurs will be large favorites again. Jose Mourinho has fielded strong lineups in the past two Europa League contests and should do so again, especially given the weaker starting XI on Tuesday. The group stage is scheduled to start in three weeks, so a win today will come with a much-needed break from the competition.

Lineups

How to Watch

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2020
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET, 8:00 p.m. BT
Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
TV: none (USA), Premier Sports 1 (UK)
Streaming: Bleacher Report (USA), Premier Player HD (UK)

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