 | How Premier League fixtures are decided including strict rule that impacts Liverpool |
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The Premier League is set to announce the official fixture list for the 2025/26 season on Wednesday.
However, creating the fixture list isn't a simple task.
Premier League officials state that compiling the fixture list takes up to six months.
For instance, on October 11, Old Trafford will be hosting the Super League Grand Final, so United will likely have requested to play away that weekend.
Moreover, along with considering all of the above, there are also three strict rules for fixture scheduling
Firstly, over a span of five matches, a team must play two matches at home and three away or vice versa.
The Premier League fixture list will be released at 9am on Wednesday, June 18
In the 2023/24 season, Luton Town had to kick off their campaign with two consecutive away matches as Kenilworth Road was still under refurbishments to meet Premier League standards.
Thirdly, during the Boxing Day and New Year's Day fixtures, a team is not allowed to play at home or away twice
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