What time is NK Celje v TNS on TNT Sports 3? Coverage explained

TNS travel to Slovenia with hope of qualification to the Conference League knockouts, in a must win tie for both them and opponents NK Celje.

Celje are only one point and one place away from qualification and are better placed than the Welsh champions, but anything less than a win will also mean that they are out.

Even if TNS are to win, the chances of them making it through are slim, but not nil.

When is NK Celje v TNS?

NK Celje v TNS will take place at 8:00 pm GMT at the Stadion Celje on Thursday, December 19.

OSWESTRY, WALES - 12 MARCH 2022: Sgorio cameras during the Second Phase of the JD Cymru Premier / Championship Conference league fixture between The New Saints FC & Penybont FC, Park Hall, Oswestry, Wales, March 12th, 2022 — OSWESTRY, WALES – 12 MARCH 2022: Sgorio cameras during the Second Phase of the JD Cymru Premier / Championship Conference league fixture between The New Saints FC & Penybont FC, Park Hall, Oswestry, Wales, March 12th, 2022. (Pic By John Smith/FAW)

Will NK Celje v TNS be on TV and can I stream it?

The game will be broadcast live on TV on TNT Sports 3. It will also be available to stream from portable devices using discovery+, subscriptions for both are available to purchase online.

If you have any doubts about accessing the game then the following link should answer any further questions.

Usually, domestic Welsh games are broadcast on Sgorio, however for European League Phase fixtures TNT Sport and Discovery+ hold the exclusive rights in the UK for TNS. Sgorio will show highlights of the match at 10.30 pm.

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Who is the referee for NK Celje v TNS?

It is an all-Swiss lineup of officials. Lukas Fahndrich is the man in the middle, with Guillaume Maire and Nicolas Muller his assistants. Nico Gianforte is the fourth official for the match.

These four have teamed up already for a game this season, when Northern Irish side Larne beat Lincoln Red Imps of Gibraltar 3-1 at Inver Park.

It was a busy game for Fähndrich and co, with eight yellow cards being brandished, two of which saw Chris Gallagher sent off for Larne.

Will VAR be in operation for NK Celje v TNS?

Yes. The VAR official is made up of two Swiss officials, with Lionel Tschudi as the Video Assistant Referee and Johannes von Mandach as his assistant.

NK Celje Squad list

Goalkeepers: Luka Kolar, Matjaž Rozman and Lovro Štubljar.

Defenders: Juanjo Nieto, Damjan Vuklišević, David Zec, Žan Karničnik, Timothy Dassena Ček, Timotej Karapandža, Haris KahvedŽić, Marko Cvijetić, Dusan Vukelić, Aljaž Krefl and Klemen Nemanič.

Midfielders: Marco Dulca, Clement Lhernault, Luka Bobičanec, Nino Kouter, Svit Sešlar, Mario Kvesić, Mark Zabukovnik, Nikita Iosifov, Ivano Čančar, Žan Luka Žužek and Tamar Svetlin.

Fowards: Aljoša Matko, Edmilson, Anej Dorić, Dejan Suhovršnik,Armandas Kučys and Ivan Brnić.

Declan Mcmanus of The New Saints F.C. during The New Saints vs Colwyn Bay FC in Round 4 of the FAW Welsh Cup at Park Hall, Oswestry — Declan McManus will be hoping to get a goal for TNS. (Pic by Sam Eaden/FAW)

TNS Squad list

Goalkeepers: Alex Ramsay, Connor Roberts, and Jack Edwards.

Defenders: Josh Pask, Jordan Marshall, Matthew Olosunde, Jack Bodenham, Blaine Hudson, Harrison McGahey, Daniel Davies, Ashley Baker, and Ben Woollam.

Midfielders: Josh Daniels, Ryan Brobbel, Daniel Redmond, Adrian Cielsewicz, Daniel Williams, Rory Holden, Ben Clark, Leo Smith, and Jake Canavan.

Forwards: Declan McManus, Jordan Williams, Sion Bradley, Adam Wilson, and Tomas Jones.

(Featured Image: Sam Eaden/FAW)