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Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has confirmed there will be no 4 p.m. kickoff on Christmas Eve.
Members from 20 fan groups and representatives from the Football Supporters' Federation (FSF) met with Scudamore on Tuesday morning and received the pledge.
However, PA Sport reports that he has not ruled out earlier kickoffs on that day with Sky Sports still considering the controversial plan of moving Arsenal vs. Liverpool -- plus potentially one other match -- from Saturday, Dec. 23 to the following day.
A statement read: "The Premier League today met club supporters' groups as part of its commitment to regular dialogue with fans.
"At the meeting, the subject of Christmas fixtures was discussed. Premier League executive chairman Richard Scudamore clarified that the December selections for live UK broadcast will be confirmed on Oct. 19, with the possibility the selection of New Year fixtures will take a further week to confirm.
"Richard also made clear there will not be a match at 4 p.m. [or later] on Christmas Eve but was unable to comment regarding earlier kickoff times on that date as discussions between the Premier League and the clubs are ongoing."
There has not been a fixture on Christmas Eve for 22 years and the logistics of such scheduling immediately led to opposition from both Liverpool, Arsenal and supporters' groups concerned about the impact such a move would have in terms of travel and staffing implications.
"FSF led 20 fan reps into meeting with PL CEO R Scudamore this morning. TV rights, KO times, standing, security," said a statement posted by FSF's Twitter account.
"At today's PL/FSF Fans Group meeting Richard Scudamore commits to no 4pm KO or later on Christmas Eve. Fans from all clubs represented.
"December PL TV picks will be announced 19 Oct but Xmas Eve games & beyond take another week to confirm. 6 week notice period to meet.
"R Scudamore commits to no PL TV KOs on Sunday mornings/nights. More midweek & Bank Holiday games broadcast. Multiple TV KOs at same time."
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