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Aston Villa are set to face Turkish giants Fenerbahce in the Champions League
Nicolas Jackson celebrates with Aston Villa teammates
Aston Villa are set to return to Champons League action(Image: JOHN THYS / AFP via Getty Images)
Everything you need to know ahead of Aston Villa vs Fenerbahce
Match location and kick-off time: The Champions League clash between Aston Villa and Fenerbahce will be hosted at Villa Park in Birmingham. The fixture is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 14, with kick-off at 8pm. The two sides met last season, with Villa earning a 1-0 away win against Fenerbahce in the Europa League.
UK television channel: Fans based in the United Kingdom can watch all the action unfold live on TNT Sports 2. The official broadcast coverage begins at 7.45pm following LASK vs Liverpool earlier in the evening.
Live stream details: For those who prefer to stream the match, supporters can watch the game live via the HBO Max app. Those with a valid TNT Sports subscription can watch the action on smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and web browsers.
United States viewing options: Supporters in the US can catch the match live on Paramount+, which holds the rights for UEFA Champions League fixtures. Fans can stream the game through the Paramount+ app or website, ensuring they do not miss a moment of the European action.
Radio commentary in the UK: If you are on the move and cannot watch the game on a screen, audio commentary will be available. Comprehensive coverage will be provided by talkSPORT2, with the radio station's pre-match coverage starting at 7.45pm.
Team news: Unai Emery's squad is dealing with several injury blows, with defender Ian Maatsen and midfielders Amadou Onana and Leon Goretzka all ruled out to face Fenerbahce. Left-back Matteo Ruggeri is also considered a major doubt for the Champions League game after picking up a recent hamstring issue against Brentford at the weekend.