EFL clash dumped from Sky Sports schedule as they decide NOT to show it anymore at barely two weeks’ notice
SKY SPORTS have dumped an EFL clash from its coverage at barely two weeks’ notice.
The broadcaster has dropped the scheduled showing of Blackpool‘s match against Burton Albion.
The two sides were set to meet on Thursday, February 6 at 8pm in a League One fixture.
The match was set to be played at the Pirelli Stadium with Burton currently struggling near the relegation zone.
However, the match has now been rescheduled for Saturday, February 8 and will kick off at 3pm.
The decision was made as Sky Sports have opted to show other events instead.
The Carabao Cup semi-final second leg between Liverpool and Tottenham and the Premier League Darts first night are both set for that date.
This means the match will no longer be broadcast on television for fans.
Blackpool confirmed the change with a statement in which it claimed the late move was “not ideal”.
It read: “The Seasiders match against the Brewers at the Pirelli Stadium will now be played on Saturday 8 February, kick-off 3pm.
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“The Sky Bet League One fixture was originally scheduled to be played on Thursday 6 February, with kick-off at 8pm. This was due to Sky Sports choosing the fixture to be broadcasted live on Sky Sports Football.
“However, with other sporting events now taking place on the same night, Sky Sports will now no longer televise the fixture between Pool and the Brewers.
“Whilst moving the fixture at this late stage isn’t ideal, the club’s number one priority is ensuring as many fans can attend as possible and the club alongside Burton Albion have agreed moving the fixture back to Saturday at 3pm will provide more fans with the opportunity to attend the game.
“The Club would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused and anyone who cannot attend the new date will be able to claim a full refund from the Ticket Office.”
Fans were not happy with the late change as they reacted on social media.
One blasted: “Re-arranged things. Sorted work for Thursday. Booked something else for Saturday. Looks like I’m missing this one.”
A second commented: “Sky messing fans up.”
A third wrote: “Rearranged everything so now I’m missing this, such a joke.”
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