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The Athletic are reporting that there is a chance that the Premier League could adjust the dates of the last three rounds of fixtures to allow all teams to have games in front of fans.
https://theathletic.com/news/premier-league-fans-fixtures-move/5IJFx09LPN9j
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What’s the latest on matches being moved?
The Athletic revealed that on Thursday conversations were being held around moving the 37th match-day so fans could attend.
Now, it is understood that the 36th round is being considered as an option to be moved. These fixtures are already scheduled to take place midweek — on May 11-12 — so would be moved instead to the following midweek.
It’s also understood that the league are in discussions with the government over the return of fans later in the year.
Why would fixtures be moved?
This would be done to avoid potentially damaging the sporting integrity of the Premier League if only the final round of matches — and only half the teams — were able to have supporters in attendance.
There are fears that key matches, such as Fulham against Newcastle in the relegation battle, could be held in front of fans at Craven Cottage — with the visitors not having the same opportunity to play in front of their own supporters.
Some clubs have also not had any games with fans and it would allow them to test the protocols before the start of next season.
https://theathletic.com/news/premier-league-fans-fixtures-move/5IJFx09LPN9j
Here's part of the article:
What’s the latest on matches being moved?
The Athletic revealed that on Thursday conversations were being held around moving the 37th match-day so fans could attend.
Now, it is understood that the 36th round is being considered as an option to be moved. These fixtures are already scheduled to take place midweek — on May 11-12 — so would be moved instead to the following midweek.
It’s also understood that the league are in discussions with the government over the return of fans later in the year.
Why would fixtures be moved?
This would be done to avoid potentially damaging the sporting integrity of the Premier League if only the final round of matches — and only half the teams — were able to have supporters in attendance.
There are fears that key matches, such as Fulham against Newcastle in the relegation battle, could be held in front of fans at Craven Cottage — with the visitors not having the same opportunity to play in front of their own supporters.
Some clubs have also not had any games with fans and it would allow them to test the protocols before the start of next season.