Tottenham Hotspur will face Ipswich Town with a renewed sense of optimism, having secured two consecutive wins for the first time since September. The return of players like James Maddison, Guglielmo Vicario and Brennan Johnson has eased manager Ange Postecoglou's injury woes.
Despite currently sitting 12th in the Premier League, Spurs are beginning to see a glimmer of hope. However, they face a challenging run of fixtures against Bournemouth, Chelsea and Fulham. Before those three, though, they travel to Portman Road today to seek revenge against Ipswich, who defeated them 2-1 back in November.
Kieran McKenna's side have only managed two more victories since then, leaving them 18th and two points from safety. Should Spurs claim a third win in a row or Ipswich complete the double over the north London side, fans won't be able to watch the game live on TV with Express Sport providing all the information on how to tune into the clash.
Why isn't Ipswich vs Tottenham on TV?
Unfortunately for UK fans, the match won't be broadcast live on TV. This is because Sky Sports and TNT Sports did not select it for this weekend's schedule. Instead, Everton's clash with Manchester United will fill TNT's 12.30pm slot, while Sky will show Aston Villa versus Chelsea at 5.30pm, reports the Mirror.
Sky's Super Sunday is shaping up to be a thrilling affair, featuring Newcastle and league high-flyers Nottingham Forest at 2pm, followed by the blockbuster meeting between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium at 4.30pm. Meanwhile, Ipswich's fixture against Spurs falls foul of English football's Saturday blackout, which runs from 2.45pm until 5.15pm, making live broadcasts of 3pm kick-offs in the UK a no-go since 1960.
Fans have criticised this long-standing rule, especially given the rising costs of TV subscriptions and their inability to watch all available games. Last year, a Premier League spokesperson defended the blackout to Mirror Football, claiming it helps "protect attendances throughout the English football pyramid".
How to watch Ipswich vs Tottenham?
Around 20 minutes post-match, short highlights and key moments will be accessible on the Sky Sports app and its YouTube channel. For further analysis, extended highlights will feature on Match of the Day on BBC1 at 10.30pm that Saturday, and Sky Sports will air 30-minute highlight programmes of all Saturday’s games later that evening.
Fans seeking live updates can tune into BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT for regular coverage. Despite the lack of live broadcasts in the UK, international viewers will be able to watch the match through their local Premier League TV rights holders. For instance, US football fans can catch the game on Peacock, while those in the Middle East can tune into beIN Sports Connect.