Young Boys v Aston Villa: What time, what channel and all you need ...
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery will not let playing on a plastic pitch affect performance (Nick Potts/PA)
Aston Villa play a first game in Europe’s top competition since they won it in 1982 with a group stage tie against Swiss side Young Boys. Here’s all you need to know about the match.
Where and when is it on?
The game takes place at the Wankdorf Stadium in Bern with a 5.45pm kick-off on Tuesday.
Where can I watch the game?
The match is being shown on Virgin Media Two & TNT Sports 1. It is also available to be streamed live on the Virgin Media Player.
New Champions League format - what has changed?
What can I read about the teams on Independent.ie?
There’s a new format in place for this season’s tournament and former Ireland striker John Aldridge has questioned the need for the change.
There’s a a sad note surrounding the game for Villa after their former striker and member of their European Cup winning team Gary Shaw passed away on Monday. Unai Emery has asked his players to win the game in Shaw’s memory.
Finally, Miguel Delaney has previewed the campaign below.
What is the head-to-head record like?
The clubs have never met before.
What are the odds?
Villa are favourites at 13/20 with Young Boys 15/4 and the draw is priced at 3/1.
