Widespread Shift Of Football Kick-Off Times Ruled Out

Floodlights on at night A widespread shift of kick-off times in the Football League to lower floodlight use and save clubs money has been ruled out.

When representatives of all 72 clubs me, while the rising cost of living was discussed extensively, there was little interest expressed for moving games from their normal 15:00 Saturday slot.

Clubs would be allowed to move games if agreed, but there are not expected to be many requests outside of the World Cup, where some matches are expected to be shifted during the tournament in Qatar to avoid direct clashes with England games.

However, it is thought the follow-on costs of potential overnight stays and opposition from supporters has made clubs wary of changing kick-off times.

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At the opposite end of bringing games forward, Dundee United’s Premiership fixtures versus Aberdeen F.C. on Saturday 8th October (Tannadice) and Saturday 12th November (Pittodrie) will trial a later kick-off time at 6pm, with the aim of increasing attendances at matches.

Clubs were also updated on talks around Tracey Crouch's fan-led review and the appointment of an independent regulator.

Although there has been concern that new Prime Minister Liz Truss is not keen on the proposal, EFL officials have been heartened by the supportive comments of new Sports Minister Stuart Andrew and the backing it has received from the Labour Party, which has led them to believe a regulator will eventually be appointed.