Chelsea return to Conference League action on Thursday, but are kicking off at an unusual time as they face Kazakhstan side Astana. Enzo Maresca's side sit top

Astana vs Chelsea is scheduled for 3:30pm GMT kick-off time today on Thursday December 12, 2024. The match will take place at the Almaty Central Stadium, as the hosts’ main ground is currently undergoing renovation. TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 2. Coverage starts at 3pm GMT.

Chelsea have added youngsters Josh Acheampong, Ato Ampah, Harrison McMahon, Kaiden Wilson, Richard Olise (brother of Michael), and Harrison Murray-Campbell to their Conference League squad to play Astana in Kazakhstan. Tyrique George, Kiano Dyer, Sam Rak-Sakyi and Shim Mheuka were already included.