New date set for Crystal Palace’s clash at Brighton

Crystal Palace’s rearranged trip to The Amex to face Brighton & Hove Albion has been brought forward to Wednesday, March 15.

The match will kick off at 7:30pm.

The original fixture was due to take place in September, but the match was postponed following transport issues and the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

The fixture was rearranged to Thursday, March 16, but after more rails strikes, the match has been brought forward by 24 hours.

A statement from the Premier League said: “Following a request to the Premier League Board by Brighton and Hove Albion FC, the club’s home fixture against Crystal Palace FC, due to be played on Thursday 16 March, has been brought forward 24 hours to Wednesday 15 March. 

“There has been no change to the 19:30 kick-off time.

“The decision follows exceptional circumstances relating to the planned industrial action on the rail network, with authorities unable to sanction the fixture to be played with no public transport available for supporters.

“The League has consulted with both clubs plus relevant stakeholders and agreed there was no other option but to rearrange the fixture.

“The Premier League apologises for the late notice in confirming this fixture and understands supporters’ frustrations.”