Nottingham Forest v Brentford: Why is Premier League clash not on TV, how to watch highlights & kick off time

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Brentford are making the trip north this weekend as they face Nottingham Forest in the latest game week in the Premier League. This game was a league one fixture in 2007, really highlighting the remarkable rises from both clubs.

The sides last met in a competitive fixture back in March 2021, with both sides sharing the spoils. Brentford would go on to win the play-offs that same season, sealing their spot in the Premier League for the very first time.

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Brentford have been in inconsistent form this season. Earlier on in the season, they beat Manchester United 4-0, but have since suffered defeats to the likes of Newcastle, Aston Villa and more.

Their opponents, Nottingham Forest, are rock bottom of the league. They have only won two games in the league all season.

Their season looked like it might be getting on track as they beat Liverpool 1-0 in October. But, their recent 5-0 defeat to the hands of Arsenal suggests they still have a huge fight on their hands this season.

When is kick off between Nottingham Forest v Brentford?

Kick off between Nottingham Forest v Brentford at the City Ground will be at 3pm on Saturday, November 5 2022.

Why is the game not on TV?

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Nottingham Forest v Brentford has been selected for a 3pm kick-off time on Saturday November 5 and so it won’t be shown live on UK television. This is to comply with the ‘blackout’ regulation on televised coverage between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on a Saturday.

Under the rules, broadcasting rights are restricted for clubs in the UK, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. Not all is lost, though, as highlights will be available for Sky Sports subscribers on the Sky Sports app around 15-30 minutes after the final whistle.

How can I keep up with Nottingham Forest v Brentford

Despite the game not being on TV, you can still keep up with it. You can tune in to Gillette Soccer Saturday as Jeff Stelling and his team of in-studio pundits, and some journalists at selected grounds around the country keep you up to date with all of the latest scores.

How to watch the highlights of Nottingham Forest v Brentford

Full, comprehensive highlights of Nottingham Forest v Brentford can be found on BBC One show Match of the Day, which is broadcast on Saturday night following the weather, at 10:25pm. It is hosted by Gary Lineker, who is joined by Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy to analyse the games.