New fixture crisis angers Premier League fans

Tottenham Hotspur fans have reacted with anger and discontent following the announcement of a new date change for their upcoming Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers, amid sharp criticism of broadcasters who have been accused of "complete disregard" for fans' interests . The match was originally scheduled to take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London on Saturday, September 27, but was rescheduled to Sunday, September 28, after it was chosen for live broadcast . However, the match's timing remains subject to further changes based on Tottenham's Champions League fixture schedule, which was officially confirmed following last week's group stage draw. Under the new schedule, Tottenham will face Norwegian champions Bodo Glimt away on Tuesday, September 30, after beginning their European campaign at home to Villarreal on September 16 . Due to the team's Champions League commitments, the Premier League decided to move the Tottenham vs. Wolverhampton match back to Saturday, September 27, with a delayed kick-off to 8:00 PM British time, instead of the original 3:00 PM time. This move ensured that it remained on the television schedule and avoided being included in the blackout period . This latest change sparked widespread anger among Tottenham fans, with the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Club releasing an official statement on the X platform, which read : "As we feared, our match against Wolverhampton will take place at 8:00 PM on Saturday, September 27. Broadcasters have no regard for fans traveling long distances both within the UK and abroad . Football without fans is nothing. This decision is also unfair to the club and the fans, especially as the team will then have to travel directly to the Arctic Circle for their Champions League match the following Tuesday." The discontent wasn't limited to Tottenham fans alone, as the Wolverhampton Wanderers Supporters Club expressed its full support for their counterparts' position, posting on its official account : "We can only agree with our colleagues at the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Club . Football without fans is worthless, and empty seats don't look good on TV. Broadcasting matches at inconvenient times, with such short notice, is unfortunately becoming the norm these days." British reports indicate that the Premier League may come under increasing pressure in the coming period, amid repeated calls to find solutions that respect fans' rights and regulate the TV broadcast schedule in line with European clubs' obligations.