Sheffield United’s clash with Chelsea now clashes with key Sheffield event after being moved because of TV broadcast
Sheffield United fans are bracing themselves for travel chaos for their home clash against Chelsea in April after it was moved because of live TV coverage. The clash with Mauricio Pochettino’s side at Bramall Lane was originally slated for Saturday, April 6.
But after United’s trip to Anfield was moved earlier in the week following selection for live TV broadcast, the Chelsea game will now be played the following day, with a 1.30pm start – on the same day as the Sheffield Half Marathon which will take place around the centre of the steel city. The half marathon will begin and end in the city centre and the route goes up and down Ecclesall Road not far from Bramall Lane, with roads closed as a result.
Important thoroughfares such as Arundel Gate will be blocked from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the designated day, and Ecclesall Road until 1 p.m. A few days prior, United’s trip to Anfield to play Liverpool was rescheduled; live TNT Sport coverage will now begin at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4. United states that “any live selections for the remainder of April and May will be announced in due course.”
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