Final day fixture schedule confirmed-Cheltenham [a]

clive

With the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III taking place on Saturday, May 6th, the EFL has confirmed its schedule for the final round of 2022/23 divisional fixtures.

This means Charlton's Sky Bet League One fixture at Cheltenham Town will now take place on Sunday, May 7th (12pm KO BST).

https://www.charltonafc.com/news/efl-final-day-fixture-schedule-confirmed

killerandflash

I can understand moving to Sunday, but why noon?

clive

• Sky Bet League One – Sunday 7 May 2023, kick-off 12.00pm
• Sky Bet League Two – Monday 8 May 2023, kick-off 12.30pm (Bank Holiday)
• Sky Bet Championship – Monday 8 May 2023, kick-off 3.00pm (Bank Holiday)

The confirmed schedule was approved by the EFL Board at its recent meeting and follows consultation with stakeholders. 

https://www.efl.com/news/2023/january/efl-final-day-fixture-schedule-confirmed/

ForeverAddickted

killerandflash said:

I can understand moving to Sunday, but why noon?

Out the way of any 2pm | 4:30pm Premier League fixtures

As they'll televise a game or two

SouthWest_Addicks

killerandflash said:

I can understand moving to Sunday, but why noon?

Seems like other matches are on the Monday.

• Sky Bet League One – Sunday 7 May 2023, kick-off 12.00pm
• Sky Bet League Two – Monday 8 May 2023, kick-off 12.30pm (Bank Holiday)
• Sky Bet Championship – Monday 8 May 2023, kick-off 3.00pm (Bank Holiday)

killerandflash

SouthWest_Addicks said:

killerandflash said:

I can understand moving to Sunday, but why noon?

Championship, League 1 and league 2 all finish on same weekend. Imagine all 3 will kick off on Sunday at different times for tv coverage.

The other 2 divisions are on Monday 

Oh Eddie Youds...

killerandflash said:

I can understand moving to Sunday, but why noon?

Gives us more time to rest our players before the playoffs start.

robinofottershaw

Only a 20 mile drive for me. Might make it my first game of the season!

Briston_Addick

killerandflash said:

I can understand moving to Sunday, but why noon?

I can't believe you even need to ask that question.

The answer's in the Sky ...

Curbsgoldenera

Thank goodness for the super tie break or this could go on indefinitely, come on Andy

golfaddick

Curbsgoldenera said:

Thank goodness for the super tie break or this could go on indefinitely, come on Andy

wrong thread methinks...