7pm midweek KOs

[thelake]

does anyone know why EFC are doing these? Could be a bit inconvenient for fans to attend

[blueandwhite]

Does seem a bit odd. Are the definitely 7pm ko or is this an error?!

[spitfiresteve]

I have no inside information but I wonder if it is to assist opposition clubs getting home rather than having to stay in the area another night. Will also allow some of our younger fans to watch either in the ground or on the stream. Those of us who go to youth games often find they have a 7pm ko. I wonder if we may also be using some yt players behind the scenes. Maybe some issues with them working later. Many possible reasons - I am sure Kenny and Tom have a good reason for the ko time.

[granmist]

League 2 are also 7pm kickoff, also afew other games in our league are the same

[ballboy]

Dec 5, 2020 22:19:12 GMT blueandwhite said:

Does seem a bit odd. Are the definitely 7pm ko or is this an error?!

It is definitely 7pm kick off as advised by Tom yesterday

[thelake]

Suprised there hasn't been more of a fuss about this. Why no fans consultation? Would think this would incovenience a few people with peoples work and family arrangements. 7 is too early for me, I'm sure its a pain for many others

[nkc]

I may be being simple here but there have been many earlier kicks offs in various EFL and National League games since the season started. I assumed this was all to do with no fans in ground so starting earlier to allow earlier return home for visiting clubs and, perhaps, streaming viewing for families with younger kids. My guess is the kick off times for Wrexham and Hartlepool were agreed before the decision to let fans back in and, with no away fans, why should the visiting clubs now want to change. I notice the January games are still 7pm but from February are back to your normal 7.45.