fans have been left fuming after a game was moved at just 10 days’ notice. were originally due to host on Monday, April 8 (8pm kick-off) on Sky Sports. However, due to an upcoming round of train strikes, the match has been brought forward and will now take place on Sunday, April 7 with the unusual kick-off time of 6pm. A
London Underground strike is planned for April 8, with train operators striking on April 5, 6 and 8. The match will still be broadcast by Sky but fans, many of whom had already made travel arrangements and booked time off work, were left angry by the move. One said: “I assume you’ll be paying for the trains we have to rebook then?” Sky Sports is bringing you 500 live
Football games to watch, as well access to C £22 a month Another quizzed: “Could you refund my hotel and train tickets please.” A third scoffed: "Moved because of train issues so you put it on a Sunday night [laughing face emojis]." A fourth weighed in: "Brilliant that they are thinking of fans. But Sunday 1800???" Others branded the late change and new kick-off time "embarrassing". The has apologised to fans of both clubs. A statement read: “The
Premier League apologises unreservedly to supporters of both Clubs, and all those affected, for the inconvenience and disruption caused by this late fixture change. “The change has been made due to matters beyond the League’s control, namely the decision to implement rail and tube strikes on Monday 8 April and the subsequent reduction in available travel services. “This has resulted in the local authority’s Safety Advisory Group determining that it is not possible to stage the match with the required levels of safety for attending fans.” The match is key for both clubs with chasing a spot and Forest, after being hit with a four-point penalty for breaching financial rules, battling against relegation.