Why is Tottenham’s Europa League clash with Ferencvaros early? Spurs set for first-ever meeting with Hungarian side

Tottenham will look to continue their perfect start to their Europa League campaign away at Ferencvaros, live on talkSPORT.

Spurs only trail league table leaders Ajax on goal difference after a 3-0 win over Qarabag, despite an early red card for Radu Dragusin.

Solanke scored his first European goal in Tottenham’s openerGetty

Ange Postecoglou‘s men now travel to the Hungarian champions buoyed by beating Manchester United by the same scoreline.

The north Londoners will fancy their chances of extending their winning streak, with Ferencvaros losing to Anderlecht last week.

Although this is the first competitive meeting between the two clubs, Postecoglou does have previous in this fixture.

The Australian guided former club Celtic to home and away wins over Ferencvaros in the 2021/22 Europa League group stage.

Ferencvaros vs Tottenham: Kick-off time

Kick-off at the Groupama Arena is scheduled for 6.45pm local time, which is 5.45pm in the UK.

Tottenham are usually in action during the second slot of UEFA‘s European fixtures as a high-profile Premier League team.

However, unusually, all but one of Spurs’ four away league phase games have been booked in for the earlier 5.45pm kick-offs.

The one exception is the Battle of Britain showdown against Scottish giants Rangers in December, which will be held at 8pm.

That is the same time as all of Tottenham’s remaining home matches, which include the visits of AZ Alkmaar, Roma, and Elfsborg.

Spurs captain Son picked up an injury in the win over QarabagGetty

Ferencvaros vs Tottenham: talkSPORT coverage

This Europa League clash will take place on Thursday, October 3.

talkSPORT 2 will have live coverage from Hungary, with commentary from Alex Crook and former Liverpool midfielder Ray Houghton.

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