The Premier League has changed the dates and times of three matches in the 2026–27 season to accommodate the European club competition schedule. The affected fixtures are Leeds United vs. Crystal Palace, Liverpool vs. Brighton & Hove Albion, and Aston Villa vs. Fulham.
Key Changes
| Match | Revised fixture | Broadcast | Reason for change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds United vs. Crystal Palace | Sunday, September 20, 2026, 14:00 BST | Sky Sports | Crystal Palace’s UEFA Europa League match on September 17 |
| Liverpool vs. Brighton & Hove Albion | Sunday, October 25, 2026, 14:00 GMT | Sky Sports | Brighton’s participation in the UEFA Conference League and a preceding Thursday match |
| Aston Villa vs. Fulham | Saturday, October 31, 2026, 20:00 GMT | Sky Sports | Aston Villa’s UEFA Champions League match on November 3 |
Current Status
The Premier League announced on September 1, 2026, that three matches had been rescheduled following confirmation of the UEFA competition calendar. Liverpool vs. Brighton was moved from Saturday, October 24, to Sunday, October 25.
The key point is that the dates and times of league matches overlapping with European fixtures immediately before or after them have been adjusted.
Impact
Fans should check not only the match dates but also the time zones and broadcast channel. Leeds United vs. Crystal Palace is scheduled for 14:00 BST on September 20, Liverpool vs. Brighton for 14:00 GMT on October 25, and Aston Villa vs. Fulham for 20:00 GMT on October 31.
Premier League fixtures for the 2026–27 season may change because of broadcast scheduling, European competitions, domestic cup competitions, and other factors.
Next Checkpoint
The Premier League said it plans to announce further fixture changes caused by European competitions alongside its monthly selection announcements for televised matches. Fans planning to attend or watch a game should therefore check the monthly broadcast announcements and the official fixture list again.
Sources and verification date:
- [Premier League: Further fixture amendments announced in September and October 2026](https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/4705445/further-fixture-amendments-announced-in-september-and-october-2026) — Checked September 2, 2026
- [Leeds United: Fixture Update: Crystal Palace (H)](https://www.leedsunited.com/en/news/fixture-update-crystal-palace-h-2026) — Checked September 2, 2026
- [UEFA: 2026/27 Europa League league-phase fixtures](https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/news/02a8-2174cafa5bb6-82bbc20c9b92-1000--2026-27-europa-league-all-the-league-phase-fixtures/) — Checked September 2, 2026
- [Liverpool FC: Liverpool v Brighton fixture rescheduled](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/liverpool-v-brighton-hove-albion-premier-league-fixture-rescheduled) — Checked September 2, 2026
- [Brighton & Hove Albion: Date for Liverpool away game changed](https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/media-article/date-for-liverpool-away-game-changed) — Checked September 2, 2026
- [Premier League: Why Premier League matches move after fixtures are released](https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/4324634) — Checked September 2, 2026