Why have not Premier League Boxing Day fixtures been introduced?

The Premier League is but to announce which groups can be taking part in on Boxing Day after revealing the most recent TV picks for December.

The league was on account of launch its full fixture schedule for December and January on Wednesday, 15 October however solely introduced the video games that can be proven on tv as much as 22 December.

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The Premier League mentioned this was on account of “complexities” across the calendar between rounds 18 to 21 – the festive fixtures between Christmas and New 12 months.

The Soccer Supporters’ Affiliation (FSA) has criticised the delay, calling for “better transparency across the TV choice course of”.

FSA Premier League community supervisor Thomas Concannon mentioned: “With a document variety of video games now being televised, frustration with fixed fixture modifications and delays to TV choices is at an all time excessive, significantly in an period when journey to video games is more and more costly.

“The league, broadcasters, golf equipment, the police and native authorities must do significantly better for matchgoing supporters,” he added.

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At the moment there are not any fixtures scheduled in for Boxing Day within the top-flight, with all 10 matches as an alternative pencilled in for 27 December.

Spherical 18 fixtures:

Crystal Palace v Tottenham Hotspur

Liverpool v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Manchester United v Newcastle United

Nottingham Forest v Manchester Metropolis

Sunderland v Leeds United

The Premier League mentioned the fixtures can be introduced “as quickly as doable”.

Sky Sports activities and TNT are the present TV rights holders for UK viewers.

Amazon had broadcast Boxing Day fixtures within the UK between 2019 and 2024, however

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