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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Morgan Ofori

Supporter groups call on Premier League to change Christmas Eve fixture

General view of Moulineux
Should it go ahead, Wolves’ match against Chelsea will be the first Premier League match to kick off on Christmas Eve since 1995. Photograph: MI News/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

Supporter groups from all 20 clubs in the top flight have called on the Premier League to reverse the decision to reschedule Wolves v Chelsea for Christmas Eve this year.

The match had been slated for 23 December but was moved to fulfil broadcasting requirements. The Football Supporters’ Association called the decision a “huge kick in the teeth” for matchgoing fans and has released separate statements from organisations in its network highlighting their disapproval.

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