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English Football League criticizes UEFA over fixture clash
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English Football League criticizes UEFA over fixture clash

From CNA · () English

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Newswire Official statement Outcome reported
  • The English Football League said UEFA’s scheduling of Liverpool’s Champions League match against Atletico Madrid forced the postponement of Everton’s League Cup tie with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
  • Everton’s match was moved to September 16, while Liverpool’s League Cup game against Tottenham Hotspur was brought forward by 24 hours.
  • The EFL said UEFA’s refusal to reschedule the Champions League match caused unnecessary disruption for supporters and apologized to fans of the five affected clubs.

The English Football League said it was disappointed with UEFA after a Champions League scheduling decision forced changes to two League Cup fixtures.

Everton’s home match against Wolverhampton Wanderers had been scheduled for September 9. UEFA later placed Liverpool’s Champions League game against Atletico Madrid on the same evening. Police logistical requirements prevent Liverpool and Everton from hosting home matches on the same night.

The EFL said it had confirmed the Everton fixture on August 28 after consulting local stakeholders. The league met UEFA officials on Monday to discuss alternatives, but said UEFA would not consider moving the Liverpool match because of the effect on supporters traveling from overseas.

Everton’s game has been moved to September 16, the date originally assigned to Liverpool’s League Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur. Liverpool’s match was brought forward by 24 hours. The EFL said it had repeatedly altered its schedule to accommodate the expansion of UEFA’s club competitions, which it said had occurred without sufficient consultation with domestic leagues. It apologized for the inconvenience to supporters of the five affected clubs. UEFA was asked for comment.

This makes UEFA's unwillingness to cooperate all the more frustrating, not least for the supporters of the five impacted clubs, and we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.

— English Football LeagueThe league criticized UEFA’s refusal to reschedule the Champions League match and apologized to affected supporters.
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