Domzale vs West Ham: What time does the Europa League qualifier start, what channel is it on, where can I watch it?

Everything you need to know ahead of the third qualifying-round clash in Slovenia

Slaven Bilic ahead of West Ham's opening Europa League tie of the season (Getty)

West Ham United start their Europa League journey this evening in Slovenia when they take on Domžale in the third qualifying round at the Stozice Stadium.

Slaven Bilic, the Hammers manager, says supporters of the East End club “can expect good things” ahead of the new season as they prepare to formally move into the Olympic Stadium next Thursday in the return fixture.

Despite challenging to finish in the Champions League places in the Croat’s first season in charge last time around, West Ham ultimately had to settle for seventh place behind Southampton and Manchester United.

“We are happy with our preparations,” Bilic told the official club website. “We have done everything that wanted to do, but still we have to make a balance in our preparations to compromise some things because the competitive games don’t start on August 15, they start on Thursday.

“It’s not ideal but I’m really pleased with the way we’ve trained. We are still expecting a few players to come back, those who have been playing in the European Championships. If we continue to work hard like this, with dedication and humility, we can expect good things.”

When is it?

Kick-off at the Stozice Stadium, in the Slovenia city of Domžale, is at 7.45pm BST.

Where can I watch it?

The match will be covered on BT Sport 2 with the broadcast starting at 7.30pm and also being available across the company’s digital platforms and mobile apps.

Who is likely to play?

West Ham are without a number of the players who represented their county at the European Championship meaning there’ll be no Dimitri Payet for tonight’s clash in Slovenia.

Diafra Sakho, Manuel Lanzini and Aaron Cresswell are all ruled out with injury or otherwise while new signing Sofianne Feghouli is set to continue his encouraging pre-season.

West Ham’s pre-season diary

vs Seattle Sounders, 6 July - lost 3-0.

vs Carolina Rail Hawks, 13 July - drew 2-2.

vs FC Slovacko, 19 July - drew 2-2.

vs Rubin Kazan, 23 July - won 3-0.

vs Karlsruher SC, 23 July - lost 3-0.

vs Domzale (a), 28 July.

vs Domzale (h), 4 August.

vs Juventus (h), 7 August.