Is Brighton vs AEK Athens on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Europa League clash

Everything you need to know about the Europa League fixture

Sonia Twigg
Thursday 21 September 2023 08:00 BST
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Brighton have their first ever European clash on Thursday
Brighton have their first ever European clash on Thursday (Getty Images)

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Brighton go into their first Europa League match fresh off the back of a dominant victory at Old Trafford.

After an impressive Premier League campaign last season Brighton qualified for the European competition for the first time in the club’s 122-year history.

The first European visitors to the Amex will be AEK Athens, and the crowd is expected to be fully behind the team.

Some of the team do have European experience, including Joel Veltman, who played in the 2017 final of the competition and will pass on that experience to their teammates.

Everything you need to know about the Europa League clash. Find the latest odds and free bets from the best betting sites.

When is Brighton v AEK Athens?

The match kicks off at 8pm BST on Thursday 21 September at the Amex Stadium in Brighton.

Where can I watch it?

Brighton vs AEK Athens will be shown live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 7.45pm. It will be streamed live on the Discovery+ app and desktop website for subscribers.

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Team news

Evan Ferguson was only fit to come off the bench at the weekend, but might be pushing for a start in the Europa League.

Solly March missed the game in Manchester with a muscle issue, but could have been rested with one eye on Europe.

Pervis Estupinan also missed out at Manchester following a busy international break but should be fit to face Athens.

Predicted lineup

Brighton XI: Steele, Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan, Gross, Milner, Adingra, Lallana, Mitoma, Welbeck

Odds

Brighton 1/7

Draw 9/2

AEK Athens 12/1

Odds cited from our recommended football betting sites.

Prediction

Given Brighton’s impressive start to the current season, their win at the weekend and the home advantage, it will be hard to look past the south coast side.

Brighton 2-0 AEK Athens

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