A Manchester City supporters' group has called on fans to join their boycott of the Community Shield match against Arsenal later this year over kick-off scheduling concerns.
The clash is due to take place at Wembley on Sunday, August 6 at 5.30pm. The supporters' group 1894 says the scheduling will cause “significant travel challenges” for those travelling down to London from Manchester, arguing that the FA and broadcasters ITV are treating fans as an “afterthought”.
In a statement, the group called on all City fans to make a stand by boycotting the game and instead donate to the MCFC Fans Foodbank, which has now set up a Just Giving donation page.
