Where to observe Chelsea vs Servette – Kick-off time, TV channel and stay stream
Chelsea host Servette at Stamford Bridge for the first leg of their Conference League play-off tonight.
Blues boss Enzo Maresca is likely to make several changes from last weekend’s 2-0 home defeat to Manchester City when they face the Swiss side, who finished third in the league and won their domestic cup competition last season. Servette were defeated by Portugal’s Braga in the Europa League qualifiers, while Chelsea found themselves in UEFA’s third tier after Manchester United won the FA Cup.
Teams must secure their place in the new league stage through a two-legged play-off. While it should be a straightforward task for Chelsea, Maresca will be keen to avoid any further embarrassment considering the numerous controversies surrounding their transfer dealings. Here’s the essential details ahead of the match.
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What time does the match kick-off?
There’s a total of 34 European ties taking place on Thursday evening, with kick-off times staggered over a three-hour period, starting at 5pm UK time. Chelsea’s match will be one of the final four Conference League fixtures to kick off at 8pm BST.
Where can I watch Chelsea vs Servette?
Although TNT Sports holds the rights to European football, their agreement doesn’t cover the play-off stage of both the Europa League and Europa Conference League, unlike the Champions League. Consequently, the match won’t be televised in the UK.
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Chelsea supporters can still catch the action for a mere £4.99, though. The club has capitalised on the absence of broadcasting rights to live stream the match on their official website and app.
This deal is accessible to fans globally. And the fee will provide access to both legs of the play-off, while highlights will be free from midnight.
Match odds
As anticipated, the hosts are strong favourites. They’re best priced at 2/15 for victory, with a draw at 8/1 with various bookies. As the underdogs, Servette can be backed at 12/1, 14/1, 16/1 or even as high as 20/1.
