THE GREAT DEBATE: Should the Chelsea v Wolves match date currently scheduled for Christmas Eve be changed?
- The Premier League announced the date for the Molineux match on Thursday
- It is the first time in 28 years that a match will be played on this festive date
- Chelsea Supporters’ Trust called the announcement ‘totally unacceptable’
Chelsea will travel to Wolves on Christmas Eve following the finalization of the Premier League’s festive fixture list, it was announced on Thursday.
While matches during the Christmas period usually take place on Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve, their match will be the first in 28 years to take place on the day before Christmas.
The unusual scheduling has sparked a wave of criticism, with many claiming the long journey for fans of the west London club traveling to the Midlands will take people away from their families, and some calling on the league to fix this reconsider.
Chelsea Supporters’ Trust, one of the club’s most prominent fan groups, shared a statement following the news, calling the decision ‘totally unacceptable’.
The statement received widespread support from fellow fans online, with many taking to social media to show their opposition to the Premier League’s scheduling.
But where do YOU stand on this issue? Do you think the match should go ahead as planned, or should the match be rescheduled?
We want to know what YOU think. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Chelsea will travel to Molineux to take on Wolves at 1pm before kick-off on Christmas Eve, the Premier League has announced