Chelsea’s upcoming Premier League clash against Bournemouth has seen a late change in its kick-off time. The match, originally scheduled for 3pm on Saturday, has now been pushed back to 8pm to accommodate television broadcasting.
Kick-Off Time Change Explained
Chelsea’s trip to Bournemouth was initially set for a traditional 3pm BST kick-off. However, the match has now been moved to an 8pm slot to allow for live broadcast on Sky Sports. In the UK, Premier League matches cannot be shown on TV between 2:45pm and 5:15pm due to broadcasting restrictions, leaving broadcasters to shift certain matches to evening slots when needed.
Sky Sports had already committed to showing the Aston Villa vs Everton match at 5:30pm, leaving the Chelsea fixture to be moved to 8pm to ensure live coverage. The decision was made to allow more fans to tune in and watch the Blues take on Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
Sancho Could Make His Chelsea Debut
Another exciting development ahead of the clash is the possibility of Jadon Sancho making his debut for Chelsea. Following his recent transfer, fans are eager to see if manager Mauricio Pochettino will hand the winger his first start in blue. Sancho’s inclusion would add extra excitement to what is already expected to be a thrilling match under the lights.
Chelsea’s Fixture Adjustment for TV Coverage
The kick-off change for Chelsea’s clash with Bournemouth has been made to accommodate Sky Sports’ live broadcast plans. With the match now set for an 8pm start, fans will have the chance to see the Blues in action during prime time. As Jadon Sancho potentially makes his debut, Chelsea supporters will be eager to see their team secure all three points in the late fixture.
Summary Points
– Chelsea vs Bournemouth kick-off moved from 3pm to 8pm for TV broadcast.
– Sky Sports scheduled to show Aston Villa vs Everton at 5:30pm.
– Jadon Sancho could make his Chelsea debut in the match.