It is 28 years since a top-flight match was held on December 24.
It is 28 years since a top-flight match was held on December 24 Chelsea’s festive clash with Wolves has reportedly been earmarked to be played on Christmas Eve in what would be the first match played on December 24 in nearly three decades. Chelsea news, exclusives and analysisSign upPrivacy PolicyThis site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
The news has been slammed by many supporters Further games are then played on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, with the Premier League keen to try and spread out all the fixtures as much as possible. But the news has not gone down well with fans of either club – particularly Chelsea supporters, who face a challenging journey when public transport is notoriously busy. ‘I hope this doesn’t happen,’ wrote one Chelsea fan. ‘Not fair on the fans, especially away ones.
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