Title contenders Milan must dispatch disappointing Lecce: where to watch the match online, live stream, TV channel and kick-off time

How to watch the Serie A match between AC Milan and Lecce, plus kick-off times and team news.

Milan are in the title race with arch-rivals Inter this season, and just need to beat relegation-threatened Lecce to stay in touch at the top.

Here’s where to find the English language live stream of AC Milan vs Lecce Target Bringing you everything you need to know about how to watch today’s game.

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AC Milan vs Lecce kick-off time

AC Milan vs Lecce will start on 18 January 2026 at 14:45 EST and 19:45 GMT.

match preview

Milan are unbeaten in five matches, but their recent habit of drawing matches has weakened their Scudetto chances. Three of the Rossoneri’s last six Serie A competitions have ended in stalemate, handing the title initiative to city rivals Inter.

If they are not careful, Lecy could easily end up in a relegation scrap. They are just three points above the drop zone, winless in five matches and without a clean sheet in that sample. He has also scored only twice in his last five matches.

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Injuries, suspensions, key facts

Santiago Jimenez and Strahinja Pavlovic are out for the hosts.

Lecce will be without Angolan defenders Kialonda Gaspar (suspension), Medan Berisha (knee injury) and Francesco Camarda (shoulder problem).

American star Christian Pulisic is Milan’s top scorer in Serie A with eight goals.

Christopher Nkunku has scored in each of Milan’s last two matches.

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Team News and Squad

AC Milan vs Lecce Lineups

Injuries and suspended players

Form

Goal scored (conceded)
9/3
Games over 2.5 goals
2/5
Both teams scored
3/5
Goal scored (conceded)
2/9
Games over 2.5 goals
2/5
Both teams scored
2/5

head to head record

Games over 2.5 goals
4/5
Both teams scored
1/5

standings