24-11-2023, 04:50 PM
(24-11-2023, 02:32 PM)RhysJR Wrote: The fixtures for next year were published yesterday. I'm surprised to see so many matches seemingly clashing (three on the opening Friday for example). I would have thought they would like to space the matches out to maximise viewing.
I think it's much better with club matches outside the Premier League where viewers are more likely to watch the club rather the sport to offer multiple games in one slot. Makes it easier firstly for the fans attending, and secondly for viewers to know when a match is likely to be taking place rather than having multiple kick-off times over the weekend and games moving from week to week.
Of course unlike the Premier League other sports have to fight to be heard above the Premier League too - so perhaps better to focus on the slots where there is no or little top tier football rather than sacrifice some matches against the big football games, especially as that might impact crowds too.