{"time":1790770247581,"version":"2.22.2","blocks":[{"id":"muo2dacd","type":"video","data":{"url":"https://media-cdn.roundtable.io/media-service/videos/c5c4e2d1-d0d0-4a48-8971-a23a8df1b6e0/mp4","caption":"","autoplay":false,"controls":true,"muted":false,"stretched":true,"width":0,"height":0,"image":{"url":"https://media-cdn.roundtable.io/media-service/videos/c5c4e2d1-d0d0-4a48-8971-a23a8df1b6e0/thumbnail"},"cdn":{"videoId":"c5c4e2d1-d0d0-4a48-8971-a23a8df1b6e0","libraryId":"372172","collectionId":"30032062-eefd-4041-a355-12ad05bc987b","cdnBaseUrl":"https://vz-052fc010-b27.b-cdn.net","mp4Url":"https://media-cdn.roundtable.io/media-service/videos/c5c4e2d1-d0d0-4a48-8971-a23a8df1b6e0/mp4","thumbnailUrl":"https://media-cdn.roundtable.io/media-service/videos/c5c4e2d1-d0d0-4a48-8971-a23a8df1b6e0/thumbnail","previewAnimationUrl":"https://vz-052fc010-b27.b-cdn.net/c5c4e2d1-d0d0-4a48-8971-a23a8df1b6e0/preview.webp"}}},{"id":"i1Ka1rgh31","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"On Wednesday evening, Nottingham Forest B Team will host Sporting CP in the Premier League International Cup."}},{"id":"ZIXr-Jy0d0","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The club won the competition in the 2024/25 season, beating AS Monaco and Athletic Club on their way to a final against Lyon, who Forest beat on penalties after a goalless draw."}},{"id":"o_JN4zEDhd","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Forest will be hoping for a better campaign in the competition than last season, when their defence of the title ended in a disappointing group stage exit. having won just one of their four games."}},{"id":"C6xmigdpsr","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Here is what you need to know about Wednesday's game, the competition itself and how Forest are even eligible to compete!"}},{"id":"fSFqhuqj13","type":"header","data":{"text":"Premier League International Cup Format","level":1,"linkUrl":"","anchor":""}},{"id":"eKvYzUzapW","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The top 16 from the Premier League 2, the Premier League's U21s league, are invited to participate in the Premier League International Cup, alongside European opposition of varying levels."}},{"id":"Ic47gwjtBO","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"In the group stage phase, there are four groups of eight teams, consisting of four PL2 sides and four European sides, who are invited to compete."}},{"id":"NNuHTGnCBB","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Only the top two advance from each group, to form the quarterfinals, with all games hosted by the PL2 side, or at a neutral venue in England if both teams are from Europe."}},{"id":"YccL_UhZB-","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Matches can be hosted at either a club's main stadium, or an approved secondary stadium, up until the semi-finals and final, when clubs are required to host the tie at their main stadium."}},{"id":"vmnraaKfpc","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"In terms of match format, there are no replays or second legs. If ties are level after 90 minutes in the knockout stages, extra time and, if necessary a penalty shootout, determine the outcome."}},{"id":"29izOsL_rZ","type":"header","data":{"text":"How did Forest qualify?","level":1,"linkUrl":"","anchor":""}},{"id":"M-6ULxH1Py","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Nottingham Forest's B Team did finished 17th in the PL2 last season, finishing outside of the Premier League International Cup places by just a single point."}},{"id":"DMA4LatF-K","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"So that begs the question, how are Forest in the Premier League International Cup this season?"}},{"id":"Z2oVQvczZd","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"A number of clubs, like Chelsea and Arsenal, declined invitations to compete in this year's edition of the competition."}},{"id":"-E25s5SjHT","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"This paved the way for lower-ranked clubs, including Forest, to take their place, to ensure that there are still 16 English teams involved."}},{"id":"pf5i7_eJVz","type":"header","data":{"text":"Tough opener against Sporting","level":1,"linkUrl":"","anchor":""}},{"id":"8GH5NO7KiK","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"In their opening game, Forest's B Team host Portuguese giants Sporting CP, whose senior team the Reds' first team faced during pre-season."}},{"id":"cRMMVLd8Yl","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The game takes place on Wednesday, 30 September at Loughborough University Stadium, with kick-off at 19:00 BST."}},{"id":"-fBJPSCDyA","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"No live stream is expected for the game, but supporters can purchase tickets here to cheer on the young Reds in person, for just £5 for adults."}}]}

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