Premier League confirm first Christmas Eve match since 1995

Premier League soccer can be performed on Christmas Eve for the first time in 28 years when Wolves host Chelsea at Molineux Stadium, it was introduced on Thursday.

The choice to reschedule the sport, that was initially slated to be performed on Dec. 23 however has been moved to Dec. 24 for a 1 p.m. (GMT) kickoff, was criticised by the Chelsea followers who described it as “totally unacceptable.”

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The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust (CST) mentioned match-going followers would face points travelling to Wolves on a vacation weekend.

“It is totally unacceptable that Wolves v Chelsea has been scheduled for Christmas Eve,” CST said in a statement.

“Not only could this lead to staffing issues at Molineux, but holiday transport timetables will further inconvenience supporters.”

CST added that that they had requested a gathering with the Premier League on Tuesday and hoped to debate the matter together with the Wolves 1877 Supporters Trust and the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA).

Reuters has contacted the Premier League for remark.

“The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust will formally request that the Premier League properly consults supporters on this issue and that they reverse this decision,” it added.

The FSA mentioned it was “shocking scheduling” by the Premier League, including that they stood with supporters’ trusts from each golf equipment in opposing Christmas Eve fixtures.

The Wolves supporters belief had beforehand mentioned the scheduling confirmed a “complete lack of consideration and respect for fans.”