Liverpool’s Premier League Match vs Brentford Given Unusual Kick-Off Time – Here’s Why

Liverpool will play Brentford in the Premier League at an unusual kickoff time this weekend, and the reason has now been revealed. During Jurgen Klopp’s nine-year reign, the Reds were the broadcasters’ first choice for the Saturday lunchtime slot, a decision that frequently enraged the German.

However, when he sees the Premier League champions’ next kickoff time, Klopp’s laughter will most certainly become sobs. TNT Sports will broadcast Liverpool’s game at the Gtech Community Stadium, which will begin at 8 p.m. on Saturday instead of the usual 12:30 p.m.

Arne Slot’s side will be anxious for success after losing four straight games for the first time since November 2014, when Brendan Rodgers was in charge. A 2-1 home defeat to Manchester United was by far their worst result of the Slot era, but they’ll be relieved their next league game isn’t until Saturday evening.

Why Liverpool Plays Brentford at 8pm on Saturday Night

Brentford vs Liverpool will not be played at the customary Saturday midday slot due to the Reds’ Champions League commitments. The match was originally slated for live transmission on TNT Sports in August, however due to Liverpool’s match against Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany on Wednesday night, it has been pushed back.

The event will be characterised by various reunions of familiar faces from both sides. Caoimhin Kelleher, the penalty hero who famously won four shootouts during his time with the Reds, and Jordan Henderson, who left in 2023 for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq after captaining Liverpool to Champions League and Premier League glory, among many other honours, are among those now plying their trade in west London following successful spells at Anfield.

Liverpool will play Brentford in the Premier League at an unusual kickoff time this weekend, and the reason has now been revealed. During Jurgen Klopp’s nine-year reign, the Reds were the broadcasters’ first choice for the Saturday lunchtime slot, a decision that frequently enraged the German.

However, when he sees the Premier League champions’ next kickoff time, Klopp’s laughter will most certainly become sobs. TNT Sports will broadcast Liverpool’s game at the Gtech Community Stadium, which will begin at 8 p.m. on Saturday instead of the usual 12:30 p.m.

Arne Slot’s side will be anxious for success after losing four straight games for the first time since November 2014, when Brendan Rodgers was in charge. A 2-1 home defeat to Manchester United was by far their worst result of the Slot era, but they’ll be relieved their next league game isn’t until Saturday evening.

Why Liverpool Plays Brentford At 8pm on Saturday night, Liverpool manager Arne Slot
Premier League – Liverpool v Manchester United – Anfield, Liverpool, Britain – October 19, 2025 Liverpool manager Arne Slot reacts REUTERS/Phil Noble.
Brentford vs Liverpool will not be played at the customary Saturday midday slot due to the Reds’ Champions League commitments. The match was originally slated for live transmission on TNT Sports in August, however due to Liverpool’s match against Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany on Wednesday night, it has been pushed back.

The event will be characterised by various reunions of familiar faces from both sides. Caoimhin Kelleher, the penalty hero who famously won four shootouts during his time with the Reds, and Jordan Henderson, who left in 2023 for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq after captaining Liverpool to Champions League and Premier League glory, among many other honours, are among those now plying their trade in west London following successful spells at Anfield.

The Bees’ clash with Liverpool is not the only Premier League fixture this weekend which has been rescheduled due to European action, though. A further three matches were moved to 2pm on Sunday as a result of sides playing on Thursday night.

Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest’s games against Manchester City and Bournemouth, respectively, have been moved due to their Europa League fixtures three days earlier. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace visit Arsenal on Sunday after hosting AEK Larnaca in the Conference League in midweek.

West Ham Face Leeds United on Friday Night

West Ham are presently 19th in the table, with only one win, one draw, and six defeats – but Nuno Espirito Santo is determined to restore order at the London Stadium. Just five days after losing 2-0 at home to Brentford on Monday Night Football, the Hammers return to Elland Road to face Leeds United in Gameweek Nine.

Both games, against Brentford and Leeds, were scheduled for live broadcast on Sky Sports. As a result, their initial Saturday kick-off times of 3 p.m. were rescheduled. Sky Sports’ rights contract includes matches on Friday and Monday nights, and with neither West Ham nor their opponents competing in European play, scheduling them twice inside five days made sense, providing more rest than teams juggling midweek fixtures in Europe.

With both Leeds and West Ham coming off back-to-back league defeats, Friday night presents an ideal opportunity for either Nuno Espirito Santo or Daniel Farke to return to winning ways – and to demonstrate that they are not as doomed for relegation as their current form might suggest, according to the latest supercomputer predictions.