Arsenal Supporters’ Trust lament new kick off time for final home game of the season

Football
29 Apr 2026 • 12:56 AM MYT
The Independent
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Arsenal Supporters’ Trust lament new kick off time for final home game of the season

  • Arsenal's final home Premier League game of the season against Burnley has been rescheduled to Monday 18 May, with an 8pm kick-off.
  • The Arsenal Supporters' Trust expressed disappointment, citing difficulties for fans travelling or relying on public transport, increased costs, and disruption.
  • The fan group also noted that the traditional lap of appreciation would now take place around 10pm, making it less accessible for many supporters.
  • The Trust urged both Arsenal and the Premier League to prioritise the needs of match-going supporters more in future scheduling decisions.
  • This decision follows other recent fixture controversies, including Manchester City's attempts to reschedule games amidst a packed end-of-season schedule.

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