They havent decided to inconvenience everybody as I am sure there will be a good attendance and those that cant make it because of work can watch it on TV. So it seems a sensible solution. but then I would say that as being an OAP Kick off times make no difference to me.
I would think they want a fast train not one that stops at every small station to allow fans to leave and find local pub. In an ideal world they need a special non stop Falmer to East Croydon Did they not do that with a Millwall fixture to get them all away in 1 go as quick as possible.