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The fixture Russia – Sweden from the UEFA Nations League will be played on October 11th (Thursday) at 20:45 h. UK time. Sweden return to Russia this week, following their impressive exploits at the World Cup. The Swedes were among the surprise packages at the tournament, and they reached the quarter-finals alongside the hosts.
The coefficient for Russia to win is 2.25. Draw result is estimated at 3.30. The coefficient for Sweden to win is 3.60. TV Program for football is available here.
The fixture Montenegro – Serbia from the UEFA Nations League will be played on October 11th (Thursday) at 19:45 h. UK time. The world’s 35th best national side will travel to Montenegro who sit 41st for this one and the Serbs should be looking forward to this one following a solid start to the Nations League.
The coefficient for Montenegro to win is 4.20. Draw result is estimated at 3.30. The coefficient for Serbia to win is 2.05. TV Program for football is available here.
The fixture Lithuania – Romania from the UEFA Nations League will be played on October 11th (Thursday) at 19:45 h. UK time. Lithuania vs Romania predictions for this UEFA Nations League fixture between the 27th and 126th best teams in the world. Will it be a one-sided affair in Vilnius?
The coefficient for Lithuania to win is 8.50. Draw result is estimated at 3.70. The coefficient for Romania to win is 1.57. TV Program for football is available here.
The fixture Kosovo – Malta from the UEFA Nations League will be played on October 11th (Thursday) at 19:45 h. UK time. It has been a good 2018 for the Kosovan national team, as they remain unbeaten this year coming into these Nations League fixtures.
The coefficient for Kosovo to win is 1.22. Draw result is estimated at 6.50. The coefficient for Malta to win is 19.00. TV Program for football is available here.
The fixture Faroe Islands – Azerbaijan from the UEFA Nations League will be played on October 11th (Thursday) at 19:45 h. UK time. The Faroe Islands continue their push for top spot in their UEFA Nations League group, as they clash with Azerbaijan on Thursday. This tight group is currently being led by Kosovo, with one of the four teams in the pool getting the chance to fight for a Euro 2020 slot.
The coefficient for Faroe Islands to win is 3.00. Draw result is estimated at 3.10. The coefficient for Azerbaijan to win is 2.70. TV Program for football is available here.
Read Shahid Khan’s Wembley letter to the FA Council obtained by Sky Sports News.
Dear FA Council Member:
I thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Shahid Khan and this month you will take under consideration my proposal to the Football Association to purchase Wembley Stadium.
Jordan Pickford believes England will take the upper hand from having to play their UEFA Nations League fixture with Croatia in an empty stadium.
No fans will be present for the clash in Rijeka on Saturday due to Croatia serving the second part of their two-game punishment imposed by UEFA after a swastika was marked on their pitch before a Euro 2016 Qualifier against Italy.
Brentford’s hierarchy will meet on Thursday to discuss Dean Smith’s successor and current assistant head coach Thomas Frank is already a contender, Sky Sports News understands.
Frank, who has managed Brondby and a succession of Denmark youth teams, will train the team in the interim period.
The FA may seek the advice of a lip reader and a linguistics expert as they continue to investigate Jose Mourinho’s touchline comments, Sky Sports News understands.
Mourinho made a series of comments to camera as he headed towards the tunnel after Manchester United’s 3-2 win over Newcastle on Saturday.
Shahid Khan assured the FA Council before last week’s meeting over the proposed sale of Wembley that the stadium would still belong to England.
Sky Sports News has obtained a letter sent by the Fulham and Jacksonville Jaguars owner to FA Council members.