Sparta Prague vs Rangers live stream: how to watch Europa League clash on TV and online

Philippe Clement takes charge of his first European fixture as Rangers manager when the Glasgow giants head to the Czech Republic for a crucial Europa League clash against Sparta Prague on Thursday.

The Gers took part in a morning training session on Wednesday before jetting out to the Czech capital from Glasgow Airport earlier this afternoon as they look to take a step closer to reaching the knockout rounds of the competition.

After opening their group stage campaign with a 1-0 victory over Spanish outfit Real Betis, the crisis-hit Light Blues then crashed to a disappointing 2-1 loss against Aris Limassol in Cyprus, just days after parting ways with former boss Michael Beale.

All four teams in Group C have three points on the board after two games, so a victory over Sparta Prague would put the Gers in a healthy position to advance from a tight section. The two sides clashed in this competition two seasons ago, with the Czech side securing a 1-0 victory during their previous encounter, although Rangers subsequently went on to reach the final.

The hosts - managed by Danish head coach Brian Priske - will prove a tough nut to crack after winning 10 and drawing two of their opening Czech First League to get their title defence off to a strong start. They will be full of confidence after strolling to a 4-0 win over SK Dynamo at the weekend.

GlasgowWorld provides you with everything you need to know about the game...

Where and when will Sparta Prague vs Rangers take place?

The game takes place at the 19,000-seater Stadion Letná in Prague, Czech Republic on Thursday, October 5th and kick-off is scheduled for 5.45pm UK time.

Where can I watch the game?

The game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports. Coverage begins at 5.00pm on TNT Sports 3 - 45 minutes before kick-off. You can access TNT Sports through BT, EE, Sky and Virgin Media. The discovery+ app is the streaming home for TNT Sports.

Alternatively, BBC Radio Scotland will provide live audio coverage on 92 - 95 FM and 810 MW.

Rangers will provide social media updates on their official channels. Highlights of the match will pop up on Sky Sports News and TNT Sports. Rangers TV international subscribers can stream the match. UK & Ireland subscribers can listen to live audio.

Who are the UEFA match officials?

Germanreferee Sascha Stegemann has been appointed by UEFA as the man in the middle for Thursday’s match. The 38-year-old will be taking charge of his first match involving the Light Blues and is assisted by fellow countrymen Christian Dietz and Christof Gunsch, with Florian Badstubner confirmed as the fourth official. Soren Storks takes charge of VAR duties, assisted by Pascal Muller.