Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield Utd: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news for Championship playoff semi
NOTTINGHAM FOREST are closing in on a sensational return to the Premier League but they have finish off the job in their play-off semi-final second leg against Sheffield United TONIGHT.
Steve Cooper’s men raced into a 2-0 lead courtesy of goals from Jack Colback and Brenan Johnson.
And Forest could have wrapped up the tie had it not have been for some woeful finishing in the second half.
But complacency began to creep through the veins of the visitors as time went on.
Which led to Sander Berge’ header blowing the semi-final wide open in the 91st minute.
Huddersfield Town await in the final after beating Luton.
What time does Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield Utd kick off?
- Nottingham Forest entertain Sheffield United TONIGHT – Tuesday, May 17.
- The Championship Playoff semi-final is scheduled to kick off at 7.45pm UK time.
- The City Ground is the assigned venue for the second leg which can hold approximately 30,000 supporters.
- Forest are in pole position to make the play-off final having marginally won the first leg.
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What TV channel is Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield Utd on and can I live stream it?
- Nottingham Forest vs Sheffield United will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports Football.
- Coverage commences from 7.30pm UK time – 15 minutes before kick-off.
- Subscription members have the option to stream the game live via the Sky Sports website or Sky Go app.
Team news
Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper would have been delighted to welcome back the quintet of Max Lowe, Ryan Yates, Keinan Davis, Steve Cook and Jack Colback.
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Especially the latter who netted Forest’ opener in the first leg at Bramall Lane.
However Lewis Grabban’s hamstring continues to be a problem as Cooper confirmed last week that the striker will miss the remainder of the year.
Elsewhere, Morgan Gibbs-White and George Baldock also returned to footballing action on the weekend for the Blades.
Conor Hourihane was able to make it to the bench despite not training before the match.
But the first leg came a little too early for talisman Billy sharp, however, he COULD be available for the trip to Nottingham if passed fit.
Latest odds
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- Nottingham Forest to win 6/5
- Draw 11/5
- Sheffield Utd to win 12/5
To qualify (incl ET and PEN)
- Nottingham Forest to qualify 6/5
- Sheffield Utd to qualify 4/1
*Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication