[Albion] 2025/26 Fixtures ....

[Green Cross Code Man]

They're saying that if Sunderland's stadium is being used on the second weekend, then Sunderland will have to play away which means that they play at home on the first weekend. Therefore, Newcastle will be away the first weekend.

Ah, okay. Didn't realise those clubs couldn't play at home the same weekend. Does this apply to Villa and Wolves? It can't for the London clubs though as there are so many of them.

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

They're saying that if Sunderland's stadium is being used on the second weekend, then Sunderland will have to play away which means that they play at home on the first weekend. Therefore, Newcastle will be away the first weekend.

Ah yes apologies to @Green Cross Code Man as I might have come across smart arseish. I’ve got to admit it was a head scratcher but this has clarified it.

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

Ah, okay. Didn't realise those clubs couldn't play at home the same weekend. Does this apply to Villa and Wolves? It can't for the London clubs though as there are so many of them.

The main way into Sunderland by public transport is via Newcastle, and both grounds are pretty much in the centre of the respective cities, so it'd be a total nightmare if they played at the same time.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

The main way into Sunderland by public transport is via Newcastle, and both grounds are pretty much in the centre of the respective cities, so it'd be a total nightmare if they played at the same time.

Did that apply when they were in different leagues?

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

Did that apply when they were in different leagues?

Not sure, but I'd be surprised if it didn't.

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

Did that apply when they were in different leagues?

I got curious so did a search, it happened last on Aug 28th 2021 and before that in 2015. So it has happened but it’s rare.

 

[Moin]

Ah, okay. Didn't realise those clubs couldn't play at home the same weekend. Does this apply to Villa and Wolves? It can't for the London clubs though as there are so many of them.

There are definitely rules about Newcastle and Sunderland, Liverpool and Everton, City and United etc. Villa and Wolves aren't that close so I doubt if that's a problem. But Villa, West Brom and Birmingham City are all quite close together so there must be rules about them not all playing at home at the same time. Yes, London is more complicated but there are still local rules about Chelsea and Fulham I believe, and probably other tricky rivalries like Tottenham, West Ham, Arsenal. Must be a bit of a nightmare for the police.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

There are definitely rules about Newcastle and Sunderland, Liverpool and Everton, City and United etc. Villa and Wolves aren't that close so I doubt if that's a problem. But Villa, West Brom and Birmingham City are all quite close together so there must be rules about them not all playing at home at the same time. Yes, London is more complicated but there are still local rules about Chelsea and Fulham I believe, and probably other tricky rivalries like Tottenham, West Ham, Arsenal. Must be a bit of a nightmare for the police.

Well Liverpool Everton I get as they are only a mile apart, or rather were, and even with the new Everton ground they remain very close. But Villa and Wolves are only 3 miles further than Newcastle Sunderland.

 

[Wealden Seagull]

Think I read somewhere that all 20 teams are "paired" up some for obvious reasons and the remainder as it's how the fixture logistics work?

 

[Joey Jo Jo Jr. Shabadoo]

Think I read somewhere that all 20 teams are "paired" up some for obvious reasons and the remainder as it's how the fixture logistics work?

This is a great snippet into some of the work that goes into compiling the fixture list across all 4 divisions.

How the Premier League fixture list is compiled

Find out the work that takes place to schedule all 380 matches

www.premierleague.com

 

[Is it PotG?]

It just wouldn't be the same without the 'leaked' fixtures.....

 

[Papa Lazarou]

It just wouldn't be the same without the 'leaked' fixtures.....

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Id take that. Get Chelsea and City early whilst they're still tired.

 

[Giraffe]

I'm on holiday for the first game so Burnley away please

 

[Is it PotG?]

I'm on holiday for the first game so Burnley away please

Nice chance for a 'Anyone know a bar in Bridgetown showing the match?' thread.

 

[Giraffe]

Nice chance for a 'Anyone know a bar in Bridgetown showing the match?' thread.

Close, more like Does the Magic Kingdom show Brighton games...

 

[Mellor 3 Ward 4]

It just wouldn't be the same without the 'leaked' fixtures.....

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Those leaked fixtures have us down as Away at Everton on Boxing Day....

Please no.