Neal M Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) 30 minutes ago, OughtibridgeOwl said: I read an article several years ago and there's other restrictions. And it's ridiculous. I think it said either Norwich or Ipswich couldn't be away when a certain team was at away. And the two clubs were worlds apart. Midlands or London I think. It was something to do with train stations and there's a chance that fans would be at the same station. Ill tey ans find the article again. Here you go. A few more details than that Guardian article: https://www.quora.com/How-are-fixtures-of-English-Premier-League-made-Is-there-a-criteria-for-it-or-is-it-just-randomly-made Edited June 19, 2017 by Neal M I move a lot of concrete on the QVC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mercury Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 34 minutes ago, Costello 77 said: Eeeeeeeeeeee........Up. Alriggghhhttttttt !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HirstWhoScoredIt Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Home v Villa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j17tjp Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 It'll be Boro at the riverside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HirstWhoScoredIt Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Palace away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbloke no1 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 19 hours ago, Owling said: Preston away. And on to Blackpool, do for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
888 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 17 hours ago, Harrysgame said: Are the fixtures actually random or do they add restrictions other than two clubs from same town at home? Would prefer a "easier" home or away have to get off to a good start through Aug / Sept, otherwise can see CC under pressure and DC will not be patient this time. The season matches are all planned by the FA , teams like Millwall after being promoted and say they have had a lot of trouble in the lower league they will more than likely send them away to a bigger club who can A , accommodate them and B, have a good record of crowd control , they wont I would think send them to say Brentford on the opening game of the season after they just gained promotion , same it would be very unlikely they would have us v Dem blades on the opening game of the season or on the last day , or boxing day or new years day , easter etc as they know its a pressure cooker match for the police and stewards to maintain order . Also around new year and xmas they try and keep teams local as they can to their home towns , because of fan movement and transport as the FA want the cut of the gate money also , hence another reason you don't see Derby Games around peak periods as they know they can sell out tickets whom ever , hence why we will more than likely get leeds or Barnsley at the start of December when attendances are low and they need a reason to get a crowd in , a lot of good fixtures can be seen end of November start of December for this reason . Commercial and safety denote the fixture list this is why I think this year our last game will be away to some club they think will be going down and they know Wednesday are the running for promotion and we can take on mass 10,000 plus to a ground if like that , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owls_fan_since_1983 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 I found this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/paulfletcher/2009/06/secrets_of_the_fixture_compute.html I know the link is old 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob1601 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Brentford away to start the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradowl Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 Norwich away first game is what I'm hearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever the pessimist Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 14 hours ago, OughtibridgeOwl said: I read an article several years ago and there's other restrictions. And it's ridiculous. I think it said either Norwich or Ipswich couldn't be away when a certain team was at away. And the two clubs were worlds apart. Midlands or London I think. It was something to do with train stations and there's a chance that fans would be at the same station. Ill tey ans find the article again. Think it was something daft like Ipswich and Norwich could not be home on the same day, but Colchester ask not be at home the same day as Ipswich. Southend in turn are not at home same day as Colchester or West Ham.... I think police have a say about who can't clash, but also clubs can ask to not be at home as certain others - for instance a smaller club may wish to avoid playing the same day as a big local club as they may lose fans to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flo Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Preston away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birley Owl 1867 Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 We'll be at home, United will get rewarded for winning league one with a trio to Villa Park. My guess is Preston or Burton home. Away last at Norwich. Wolves H boxing day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twolaptops Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 1 hour ago, bradowl said: Norwich away first game is what I'm hearing. So that's FF missing then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando_Trustful Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Fulham home or away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNChance Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Brentford home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrysgame Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 19 hours ago, OughtibridgeOwl said: I read an article several years ago and there's other restrictions. And it's ridiculous. I think it said either Norwich or Ipswich couldn't be away when a certain team was at away. And the two clubs were worlds apart. Midlands or London I think. It was something to do with train stations and there's a chance that fans would be at the same station. Ill tey ans find the article again. Find it amazing it is not the 70's anymore with football special trains, the football world has moved on. Not even any issues with the Sheffield derbies no, you would have thought there were bigger issues for the Police to deal with than running around aggressively pointing at people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_owl Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 On 2017-6-19 at 15:00, Owling said: Preston away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairOwl Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Just now, Brad_owl said: Don't know what that means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semedo's ferret Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Don't know if much truth in it but was told we are at Home because utd have requested an away fixture. Something about an event they are holding on the Saturday, that was planned when still int pub league. Obviously not anticipated promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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