Thursday, April 19, 2018

Premier League Winter Break Is Coming Soon


Everton play Stoke during heavy snow in March 2018
Though a final decision is yet to be reached, but talks are at an advanced stage after an agreement was reached between the FA, the Premier League and the EFL.
Plans for a two-week Premier League winter break could be announced before the end of this season.

A break would be held in late January and early February 2020 and staggered to ensure games could be televised on each weekend.

The Football Association council talked about the move on Wednesday after reaching a deal to play the FA Cup fifth round in midweek without replays.There will still be replays in the third and fourth rounds.

That would limit any potential financial impact on English Football League (EFL) teams missing out on extra gate revenue. The break, which would only be for Premier League clubs, would not affect Christmas or New Year fixtures.

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