The Premier League have announced that the fixture, currently set for March 15, will be dependent on the Champions League draw taking place on Friday. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThe Premier League stated: "The Premier League confirmed the above fixtures on 21 January and advised UEFA that clubs scheduled to play on Sunday 15 March would not be available to play Champions League fixtures on Tuesday 17 March. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT"Unfortunately, UEFA has not been able to provide any guarantees on its scheduling ahead of the draw. The fixture could be rescheduled after this week's Champions League draw"As a result, the Premier League now faces the possibility of re-scheduling its fixtures at even shorter notice, at the inconvenience of supporters and clubs. "The Premier League will continue its regular dialogue with UEFA over fixture scheduling."

Source: Express February 24, 2026 13:15 UTC