The unusual 7pm kick-off for Southampton vs Tottenham is due to scheduling conflicts and European commitments for Spurs
Southampton: So, Tottenham’s match against Southampton is kicking off at 7pm, which is a bit odd, right? Well, it turns out there’s a good reason for it.
Spurs usually play on Sundays, especially after their Europa League games on Thursdays. But they typically have those afternoon slots, like 2pm or 4pm.
This time, though, TNT Sports picked the game for live broadcast. It was supposed to be a 12:30pm kick-off on Saturday, but they had to change it because of Tottenham’s European schedule.
They needed more recovery time after playing Rangers in Glasgow on Thursday night. Plus, they couldn’t have their game clash with Sky Sports’ Sunday matches, which include Brighton vs Crystal Palace and the Manchester derby.
So, the only time left was that 7pm slot. It’s a bit of a hassle, especially for fans. The Football Supporters’ Association has voiced their concerns about this timing.
They mentioned that it’s tough for fans to get home after the game, especially with limited public transport. Families with kids find it particularly challenging.
It seems like the Premier League is prioritizing broadcasters over fans, which is a bit frustrating. They keep moving games around, and it’s becoming a common issue.