Tuesday Fulham Stuff - 09/06/20...

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Former Bristol City and Fulham defender Liam Rosenior backs toppling of Edward Colston statue

The Derby County coach went to Colston's school in Bristol and has celebrated the moment the statue of the slave trader was pulled down by Black Lives Matter protesters


Liam Rosenior (Image: Getty)

Former Bristol City full-back Liam Rosenior has celebrated the toppling of the statue of Bristol slave trader Edward Colston.

Black Lives Matter protesters pulled down the statue during a demonstration on Sunday (June 7) and threw the statue into the harbour, prompting celebrations from BAME figures across the world.

The likes of rapper Ice Cube and Bristol group Massive Attack spoke out to support the actions of the protesters and Rosenior, who started his career with the Robins and attended Colston's school in the city, and joined those celebrating the fall of the statue.

He tweeted to say: "My name is Liam Rosenior (slave name). I lived in Bristol as child. I attended COLSTONS (slave owner and killer) primary school in order to receive my "education". Pardon me for enjoying this moment of irony."

Rosenior come through the youth ranks at Bristol City before breaking into the first team. He played for one season before signing for Fulham in 2003.

He is currently a first team coach at Derby County under Phillip Cocu.

He has been a supporter of the Black Lives Matter protests on social media and last week penned an open letter to Donald Trump in the Guardian newspaper, condemning the US President for his racist behaviour following the death of George Floyd in America.

Bristol mayor Marvin Rees discussed the toppling of the statue, and in a statement said: "It's important to listen to those who found the statue to represent an affront to humanity and make the legacy of today about the future of our city, tackling racism and inequality.

"I call on everyone to challenge racism and inequality in every corner of our city and wherever we see it."

However the likes of Priti Patel and former Chancellor Sajid Javid have condemned the actions of the protesters, with Patel calling the falling of the slave trader 'utterly disgraceful'.



https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/former-bristol-city-fulham-midfielder-4203320

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Club aware of Fulham loanee's intention to extend stay – Working on transfer formula

Last summer, Fulham allowed André-Frank Zambo Anguissa to join Villarreal on a season-long loan deal and the latter retain an option to make the 24-year-old's transfer permanent.

On March 19th, AS reported the La Liga side can buy the Cameroon international for €25m this summer.

It was also explained the midfielder's continuity with the Spanish club beyond this campaign is 'very difficult', even if the Championship side reduce his asking price.

Monday's edition of AS once again states the €25m fee complicates Villarreal's chances of signing the player on a permanent deal.

However, the newspaper's headline reads 'Anguissa wants to stay' and within the report, it's explained sources close to the club do not rule out his continuity.

The Yellow Submarine know first-hand about the player's 'predisposition' to extend his stay with them and the former now want to use it to their advantage.

According to the report, Villarreal are not only looking for a 'price reduction', but are also exploring other possibilities. One of them includes extending his loan stay for next season, with an option to make the transfer permanent in 2021.

AS doesn't mention whether or not Fulham are ready to accept any of these conditions proposed by Villarreal for Anguissa's transfer.



http://sportwitness.co.uk/club-aware-of-fulham-loanees-intention-to-extend-stay-working-on-transfer-formula/

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Championship season to restart with Brentford against Fulham on June 20 while leaders Leeds United will take on Cardiff on first Sunday back

    The Championship will finally return to action on the weekend of June 20
    Return will see Brentford against Fulham before West Brom take on Birmingham
    Championship leaders Leeds then face Cardiff on the following day at 12pm

The Championship season will restart with Brentford's west London derby against Fulham on June 20 before Leeds United face Cardiff a day later.

That opening clash could have huge ramifications for the promotion race, given Fulham, in third, will need a win against the fourth-placed Bees to keep up with Leeds, who are seven points clear.

West Brom, second, will then face Birmingham at 3pm on the Saturday in the second televised game of the day before Leeds' clash on Sunday.

Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds, who are hoping to end a 16-year spell outside of the Premier League by winning promotion, will play Cardiff at 12pm.

The next Sunday will see Bristol City take on Sheffield Wednesday at midday and Nottingham Forest host Huddersfield Town at 2.15pm.

Every side in the Championship has nine games left to play of the regular season before the play-offs at the start of August, with matches to take place behind closed doors.

Brentford and Fulham's clash will restart a season that is expected to be finished on July 22.

Leeds and West Brom are in the automatic promotion spots and on course for promotion, with the Baggies having the chance to climb into first when they play Birmingham on the Saturday.


The battle for the promotion places and play-offs in the Championship ahead of the restart

The games on June 20 will represent the first Championship clashes since Derby against Blackburn on March 8, when the season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Other matches that weekend include Blackburn Rovers against Bristol City, Hull City's relegation six-pointer with Charlton Athletic and Preston's trip to Luton Town.

Sky Sports will be able to broadcast 45 games live after reaching a deal with the EFL, which will be 30 from the Championship and 15 from the play-offs in other divisions.

The other 78 Championship games will be made available to clubs to stream on their own websites for £10 or free to season ticket holders.

The broadcaster will not be allowed to show more than six matches per club, giving each a minimum of three for live streams. 

THE CHAMPIONSHIP'S FIRST WEEKEND OF FIXTURES BACK

Saturday, June 20

Fulham vs Brentford (12.30pm) - live on Sky Sports

Blackburn Rovers vs Bristol City (3pm)

Huddersfield Town vs Wigan Athletic (3pm)

Hull City vs Charlton Athletic (3pm)

Luton Town vs Preston North End (3pm)

Middlesbrough vs Swansea City (3pm)

Millwall vs Derby County (3pm)

Queens Park Rangers vs Barnsley (3pm)

Reading vs Stoke City (3pm)

Sheffield Wednesday vs Nottingham Forest (3pm)

West Brom vs Birmingham City (3pm) - live on Sky Sports

Sunday, June 21

Cardiff City vs Leeds United (12pm) - live on Sky Sports


Bristol City's match with Sheffield Wednesday will be televised the following weekend


The teams who will be looking to avoid the drop out of the second-tier when football returns



https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8398623/Leeds-face-Cardiff-June-21-Championship-opens-Fulham-vs-Brentford.html

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Championship: Fulham v Brentford set to be first match on 20 June return

Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is the Championship's leading scorer in 2019-20

Fulham's match against Brentford is scheduled to be the first Championship game to be played when the second-tier resumes on 20 June.

No Championship fixtures have been played since 8 March because of the coronavirus pandemic, and the EFL's restart date is provisional, subject to safety requirements being met.

The two promotion rivals will meet in a 12:30 BST kick-off.

Leaders Leeds United will return to action against Cardiff on 21 June.

West Bromwich Albion, who are second in the table, will face local rivals Birmingham City in one of nine 15:00 BST kick-offs on Saturday, 20 June.

The full revised Championship schedule was released by the English Football League on Monday.

There will be no midweek fixtures on 23-24 June, but full rounds scheduled every subsequent midweek until the final matches of the regular season, which are set to be played on Wednesday, 22 July.

The play-offs are expected to follow, with 2 or 3 August targeted as a potential date for the final.

Opening weekend of revised fixture schedule

Saturday, 20 June (15:00 BST kick-off unless stated)

    Blackburn Rovers v Bristol City
    Fulham v Brentford (12:30)
    Huddersfield Town v Wigan Athletic
    Hull City v Charlton Athletic
    Luton Town v Preston North End
    Middlesbrough v Swansea City
    Millwall v Derby County (13:00)
    Queens Park Rangers v Barnsley
    Reading v Stoke City
    Sheffield Wednesday v Nottingham Forest
    West Bromwich Albion v Birmingham City

Sunday, 21 June

    Cardiff City v Leeds United (12:00 BST)

Championship set for return after 104 days away

Derby's 3-0 win over Blackburn on 8 March was the final Championship game to be played before elite football in England was suspended.

The EFL announced their target restart date on 31 May, which was "subject to the strict proviso that all safety requirements and government guidance are met; and that clubs receive clearance from their local authorities in order to stage matches at their home grounds".

The outstanding 108 regular-season matches will be played behind closed doors.

Supporters will be able to watch all games either on Sky Sports, which will broadcast 30 matches, on the EFL's iFollow streaming service or via club equivalents.

Season-ticket holders will be able to watch all of their club's remaining regular-season games.

Players at Championship clubs were permitted to return to training on 25 May, firstly in a non-contact environment in small groups, and have since moved onto the next phase allowing larger groups and closer contact.

The outcomes of League One and League Two should become much clearer on Tuesday, when EFL clubs are due to vote on a framework for deciding their interrupted season.

Once a framework has been agreed, individual divisions will vote on whether they wish to continue or curtail their seasons.

Those in League Two have already indicated that they wish to end the campaign at its current point, but League One clubs have, as yet, been unable to reach a consensus.



https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52964728

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 Championship restart: The live games on Sky Sports
Fulham vs Brentford, West Brom vs Birmingham, Cardiff vs Leeds live on Sky on June 20/21; Sky Sports to show 30 live Championship games plus exclusive coverage of play-offs


The Championship is back - with 30 matches live on Sky Sports plus exclusive coverage of all the play-offs

Sky Sports has announced the first Championship games to be broadcast live when the league resumes, with promotion-chasing Leeds, West Brom, Fulham and Brentford all in front of the cameras on the first weekend back.

The action returns with a derby double-header on Saturday, June 20 as west London rivals Fulham and Brentford meet at Craven Cottage (12.30pm), before second-placed West Brom take on Birmingham later that afternoon (3pm) with the chance to go top - for a few hours at least.

Current leaders Leeds will try to retain their advantage and edge that bit closer to a Premier League return when they travel to Cardiff for a midday kick-off on Sunday, June 21.

Sky Sports has confirmed a further eight games to be broadcast live up to the beginning of July, including more crunch clashes at the top between Leeds and Fulham, and Brentford and West Brom.

The race for the play-offs will also be in the spotlight, with Nottingham Forest, Preston, Bristol City and Millwall all set to feature in June.

Confirmed Championship games live on Sky Sports

Sat June 20: Fulham vs Brentford - 12.30pm

Sat June 20: West Brom vs Birmingham - 3pm

Sun June 21: Cardiff vs Leeds - 12pm

Fri June 26: Brentford vs West Brom - 7.45pm

Sat June 27: Preston vs Cardiff - 12.30pm

Sat June 27: Leeds vs Fulham - 3pm

Sun June 28: Bristol City vs Sheff Wed - 12pm

Sun June 28: Nottm Forest vs Huddersfield - 2.15pm

Tue June 30:- Millwall vs Swansea - 5pm

Wed July 1: Preston vs Derby - 5pm

Thu July 2: Hull vs Middlesbrough - 5pm

All the Championship fixtures

KO times TBC from July 4

Saturday, June 20

Fulham vs Brentford - 12.30pm, Sky Sports
Blackburn Rovers vs Bristol City - 3pm
Huddersfield Town vs Wigan Athletic - 3pm
Hull City vs Charlton Athletic - 3pm
Luton Town vs Preston North End - 3pm
Middlesbrough vs Swansea City - 3pm
Millwall vs Derby County - 3pm
Queens Park Rangers vs Barnsley - 3pm
Reading vs Stoke City - 3pm
Sheffield Wednesday vs Nottingham Forest - 3pm
West Bromwich Albion vs Birmingham City - 3pm, Sky Sports

Sunday, June 21

Cardiff City vs Leeds United - 12pm, Sky Sports

Friday, June 26

Brentford v West Bromwich Albion - 7.45pm, Sky Sports

Saturday, June 27

Preston North End vs Cardiff City - 12.30pm, Sky Sports
Barnsley vs Millwall - 3pm
Birmingham City vs Hull City - 3pm
Charlton Athletic vs Queens Park Rangers - 3pm
Derby County vs Reading - 3pm
Leeds United vs Fulham - 12.30pm, Sky Sports
Stoke City vs Middlesbrough - 3pm
Swansea City vs Luton Town - 3pm
Wigan Athletic vS Blackburn Rovers - 3pm

Sunday, June 28

Bristol City vs Sheffield Wednesday - 12pm, Sky Sports
Nottingham Forest vs Huddersfield Town - 2.15pm, Sky Sports

Tuesday, June 30

Millwall vs Swansea City - 5pm, Sky Sports
Barnsley vs Blackburn Rovers - 7.45pm
Cardiff City vs Charlton Athletic - 7.45pm
Leeds United vs Luton Town - 7.4pm
Queens Park Rangers vs Fulham - 7.45pm
Wigan Athletic vs Stoke City - 7.45pm
Reading v Brentford - 8pm

Wednesday, July 1

Preston North End vs Derby County - 5pm, Sky Sports
Birmingham City vs Huddersfield Town - 7.45pm
Nottingham Forest vs Bristol City - 7.45pm
Sheffield Wednesday vs West Bromwich Albion - 7.45pm

Thursday, July 2

Hull City vs Middlesbrough - 5pm, Sky Sports

Saturday, July 4

Blackburn Rovers vs Leeds United - 3pm
Brentford vs Wigan Athletic - 3pm
Bristol City vs Cardiff City - 3pm
Charlton Athletic vs Millwall - 3pm
Derby County vs Nottingham Forest - 3pm
Fulham vs Birmingham City - 3pm
Huddersfield Town vs Preston North End - 3pm
Luton Town vs Reading - 3pm
Stoke City vs Barnsley - 3pm
Swansea City vs Sheffield Wednesday - 3pm

Sunday, July 5

Middlesbrough vs Queens Park Rangers - 3pm
West Bromwich Albion vs Hull City - 3pm

Tuesday, July 7

Birmingham City vs Swansea City - 7.45pm
Brentford vs Charlton Athletic - 7.45pm
Cardiff City vs Blackburn Rovers - 7.45pm
Leeds United vs Stoke City 7.45pm
Luton Town vs Barnsley - 7.45pm
Nottingham Forest vs Fulham - 7.45pm
Reading vs Huddersfield Town - 7.45pm
Sheffield Wednesday vs Preston North End - 7.45pm

Wednesday, July 8

Bristol City vs Hull City - 7.45pm
Millwall v Middlesbrough - 7.45pm
Wigan Athletic vs Queens Park Rangers - 7.45pm
West Bromwich Albion vs Derby County - 8pm

Saturday, July 11

Barnsley vs Wigan Athletic - 3pm
Blackburn Rovers vs West Bromwich Albion - 3pm
Charlton Athletic vs Reading - 3pm
Derby County vs Brentford - 3pm
Fulham vs Cardiff City - 3pm
Huddersfield Town vs Luton Town - 3pm
Hull City vs Millwall - 3pm
Middlesbrough vs Bristol City - 3pm
Preston North End vs Nottingham Forest - 3pm
Queens Park Rangers vs Sheffield Wednesday - 3pm
Stoke City vs Birmingham City - 3pm
Swansea City v Leeds United - 3pm

Tuesday, July 14

Birmingham City vs Charlton Athletic - 7.45pm
Brentford vs Preston North End - 7.45pm
Bristol City vs Stoke City - 7.45pm
Cardiff City vs Derby County - 7.45pm
Leeds United vs Barnsley - 7.45pm
Luton Town vs Queens Park Rangers - 7.45pm
Millwall vs Blackburn Rovers - 7.45pm
Nottingham Forest vs Swansea City - 7.45pm
Sheffield Wednesday vs Huddersfield Town - 7.45pm
Wigan Athletic vs Hull City - 7.45pm
Reading vs Middlesbrough - 8pm
West Bromwich Albion vs Fulham - 8pm

Saturday, July 18

Barnsley vs Nottingham Forest - 3pm
Blackburn Rovers vs Reading - 3pm
Charlton Athletic vs Wigan Athletic - 3pm
Derby County vs Leeds United - 3pm
Fulham vs Sheffield Wednesday - 3pm
Huddersfield Town vs West Bromwich Albion - 3pm
Hull City vs Luton Town - 3pm
Middlesbrough vs Cardiff City - 3pm
Preston North End vs Birmingham City - 3pm
Queens Park Rangers vs Millwall - 3pm
Stoke City vs Brentford - 3pm
Swansea City vs Bristol City - 3pm

Wednesday, July 22

Birmingham City vs Derby County
Brentford vs Barnsley
Bristol City vs Preston North End
Cardiff City vs Hull City
Leeds United vs Charlton Athletic
Luton Town vs Blackburn Rovers
Millwall vs Huddersfield Town
Nottingham Forest vs Stoke City
Reading vs Swansea City
Sheffield Wednesday vs Middlesbrough
West Bromwich Albion vs Queens Park Rangers
Wigan Athletic vs Fulham

Watch the Championship live on Sky Sports

Sky Sports will show 30 Sky Bet Championship games as well as exclusive broadcasting of all 15 EFL play-off games, when the season restarts on June 20.

The Sky Bet Championship will provisionally restart on June 20 with Sky Sports showing 30 games, and the first round of broadcast selections to be announced next week.

Season ticket holders will be able to watch any live game involving their club via the EFL's iFollow online platform. They will also be given access to their teams' non-broadcast games, while non-season ticket holders will be able to purchase non-broadcast games for £10. Access to the games will be determined by the club where the supporter holds a season ticket and may be in lieu of a refund or part of a wider package as determined by each individual club.

Fans can also make sure they are across all the action by tuning into a new a Sky Sports' 'goals as they go in' show for non-broadcast fixtures.

Sky Sports will also broadcast the 15 games from the semi-finals and finals of the EFL play-offs across the three divisions.



https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12001537/championship-restart-the-live-games-on-sky-sports

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The Journey Continues

The journey continues for clubs in the Sky Bet Championship as they return to action on Saturday 20 June 2020, and the revised fixture schedule for the remainder of season 2019/20 has today been confirmed, with 11 fixtures selected for Sky Sports coverage over the first three rounds following the restart.

The full fixture list and television selections are now available to view online at EFL.com or on individual club media channels.

Only the first three matches are confirmed, with the remaining six subject to movement due to selection by Sky Sports for live TV broadcast, EFL regulation 26.4, or club agreement for an alternative kick-off time for matches that aren't selected for live broadcast.

Fulham fixtures:
Fulham v Brentford – Saturday 20th June (12.30pm) Sky Sports

Leeds United v Fulham – Saturday 27th June (3pm) Sky Sports

Queens Park Rangers v Fulham – Tuesday 30th June (6.30pm)*

Fulham v Birmingham City – Saturday 4th July (3pm)

Nottingham Forest v Fulham – Tuesday 7th July (7.45pm)

Fulham v Cardiff City – Saturday 11th July (3pm)

West Bromwich Albion v Fulham – Tuesday 14th July (8pm)

Fulham v Sheffield Wednesday – Saturday 18th July (3pm)

Wigan Athletic v Fulham – Wednesday 22nd July (TBC)

Championship contenders Fulham and Brentford will kick-off the restart in front of the Sky Sports cameras on Saturday 20 June at 12.30pm before West Bromwich Albion welcome Birmingham City to the Hawthorns at 3pm. As part of the opening weekend of televised fixtures, current leaders Leeds United's visit to Cardiff City will also be available for fans on Sky Sports on Sunday 21 June at 12pm.

Over the weekend of 26-28 June, five fixtures will be televised including Bristol City's clash with Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday 28 June at 12pm, and Nottingham Forest v Huddersfield Town at 2.15pm.

As part of three televised midweek fixtures, Preston North End will take centre stage on Wednesday 1 July at 5pm when they take on Derby County at Deepdale, as they become the first club in English football to play 5,000 league fixtures.

As we build up to the conclusion of 2019/20 season, Sky Sports will broadcast 30 of the remaining 108 Championship matches. 2019/20 season ticket holders will not miss any of the action as all home and away fixtures will be streamed via a Club's iFollow (or equivalent) service. Access to the games will be determined by the club where the supporter hold a season ticket, and may be in lieu of a refund or part of a wider package as determined by each individual club.

The 30 live Sky matches will also be available to the EFL's overseas broadcasters via the league's partnership with Pitch International.

Quest will also provide extended highlights on both Saturday evenings and midweek, whilst talkSPORT will provide exclusive national radio commentary on some Championship matches.

Further Sky Sports television selections will be announced in due course.

*This kick-off time may differ to that on EFL communications, but 6.30pm has been mutually agreed between ourselves and QPR.




http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2020/june/08/the-journey-continues

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Fulham to face Brentford in first match when Championship resumes

(Reuters) - Promotion hopefuls Fulham and Brentford will kick off the action at Craven Cottage when the second-tier Championship season resumes on June 20 following the COVID-19 disruption, the English Football League (EFL) said on Monday.

Second-placed West Bromwich Albion will host Birmingham City later that day, while league leaders Leeds United visit ninth-placed Cardiff City on June 21 in the EFL's revised schedule for the remainder of the 2019-20 season.

The EFL said in a statement here that the three matches would be live on Sky Sports on the opening weekend, with a further eight games selected for coverage by the broadcaster in the next two rounds following the restart.

Season ticket holders will be able to watch all home and away games as they will be streamed live on club websites.

Soccer in England has been suspended since mid-March due to the novel coronavirus pandemic but the EFL had said earlier this month that it planned to restart the season on June 20 with games being played without fans in attendance.

The provisional date was subject to all safety requirements and government guidance being met and clubs receiving clearance from their local authorities to stage home matches.

Leeds United are top with 71 points after 37 matches, one point ahead of West Brom. There are nine rounds of matches left.

Fulham, Brentford, Nottingham Forest and Preston North End occupy the playoff spots while Charlton Athletic, Luton Town and Barnsley are the bottom three.

(The story refiles to delete extraneous word in first paragraph)



https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-soccer-england/fulham-to-face-brentford-in-first-match-when-championship-resumes-idUKKBN23F1G7?rpc=401&;

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Spanish club exploring possibilities over summer deal for Fulham man

Fulham midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa is reportedly keen to extend his stay at Villareal and the Spanish club are understood to be exploring possibilities over making a deal happen.

The 24-year-old joined the La Liga outfit on a season-long loan last summer and has made 28 appearances in total this term.

It is understood Villareal have the option of making his stay permanent at the end of the season but that the €25 million (£22.3m) asking price is proving an obstacle.

According to a report from Spanish newspaper AS (via Sport Witness), Zambo Anguissa wants to stay at Villareal and the La Liga club are looking to use that to their advantage.

The report claims that the Spanish side are pushing for Fulham to drop their asking price, as well as exploring other possibilities, such as taking him on loan for another season with an option to make the deal permanent next summer.

Fulham's stance on these latest developments is unknown but it appears there may be other suitors, as Real Madrid have been linked with a move.

Zambo Anguissa joined the west London club ahead of their return to the Premier League in 2018 and has made 25 appearances for them in total.

The Verdict

This is an interesting update as it appears the Spanish club have their heart set on a move for the midfielder but cannot stretch to the £22.3 million price tag.

Having arrived as Fulham's club-record signing, things just didn't work out for Zambo Anguissa at Craven Cottage – hence his loan move this term – so it will be interesting to see what their approach is.

Offloading him seems the right move and you'd imagine given the current global circumstances and the player's desire to remain away from the west London club, they may somewhat flexible.



https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/spanish-club-exploring-possibilities-over-summer-deal-for-fulham-man/

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Championship: Leeds United v Fulham among games to look out for in run-in

Tom Cairney's Fulham, who are third, play each of the other sides that make up the Championship's top four

With 108 matches scheduled to be played across just 33 days, teams in the Championship are already preparing for a "tournament-like" finale to the season.

It was confirmed on Monday that, after more than three months away because of the coronavirus pandemic, second-tier football will return on 20 June with a London derby between Fulham and Brentford.

That match, between two local rivals both battling for a place in the Premier League, is arguably one of the must-watch fixtures of the run-in - but where else could the fight for promotion and relegation be decided?

BBC Sport picks out the games to look out for between now and the final day on 22 July.


Round 38: Saturday, 20 June (12:30 BST)

This west London derby sees two of the most potent at attacking units meet as third plays fourth.

But, while you might look at it purely as Aleksandar Mitrovic, Bobby Decordova-Reid and Tom Cairney up against Ollie Watkins, Said Benrahma and Bryan Mbeumo, it's a game that could have a big say in the automatic promotion fight.

Fulham will go into the game six points behind second-placed West Bromwich Albion, with the Bees four points further back in fourth.

The Baggies face a Birmingham City side without a win in six games in the same round - so if Fulham fail to get three points, there could be a nine-point gap between the top two and the rest with eight games to go.


Round 38: Saturday, 20 June (15:00 BST)

If ever there was a "must-not-lose" game to kick off the run-in, it's this one.

Hull City are two points above Charlton Athletic, who occupy the final relegation place, but were in awful form prior to the suspension.

The Tigers took just two points from 11 games and, having sold Jarrod Bowen and Kamil Grosicki in January, they appeared to be heading in only one direction when football stopped in March.

The Addicks, however, have concerns of their own.

Star striker Lyle Taylor will not play again in order to protect himself for "a life-changing" summer move, while the battle for control of the club at boardroom level rumbles on.

Charlton boss Lee Bowyer said in May that it would be "scandalous" if a points-per-game system was used to decide the Championship table - partly because they still had this fixture to play.

And so, if the season was still unable to be played to a conclusion, this one could yet prove doubly important.


Round 39: Saturday, 27 June (15:00 BST)

Another week, another big game for Fulham - and the automatic promotion places in general.

Two wins in a row for Scott Parker's men could theoretically see them move to within one point of table-topping Leeds United, while two successive losses would likely all but end any hopes they have of making the top two.

The importance of this game is exacerbated further by the fact that Brentford face second-placed West Bromwich Albion in the same round.

There's a good chance that within eight days of the resumption, we'll know whether we're in for a promotion race of epic proportions... or a stroll to the line for Leeds and West Brom.


Round 44: Tuesday, 14th July (15:00 BST)

Fulham have featured heavily in our must-watch games, not only because they're right in the mix for automatic promotion but also because they face each of the other teams in the top four.

Three games from the end of the season, they are set to face the Baggies in what could be a crucial match.

Could Albion be closing in on the title? Might this game seal Leeds and West Brom as the top two? Could Fulham be about to go top after a run of wins?

It is difficult to tell without a crystal ball but, with both sides having played six games and with nine points left to play for, this match might have huge implications on who moves up to the Premier League.


Round 45: Saturday, 18 July (both 15:00 BST)

As it stands six points separate Wigan Athletic, Hull City, Charlton Athletic and Luton Town - the four clubs occupying the final two relegation places and the two spots immediately above.

How important, then, will the penultimate round of fixtures be when this potential relegation double header takes place?

Luton will have had time to get used to the returning Nathan Jones in their dugout, and if he can sprinkle some of the magic he spread during his first spell in charge, then it would be easy to see an argument for the Hatters getting closer to safety.

Will Hull still be in the relegation mire or could a victory over Charlton earlier on have seen the Tigers get their teeth back?

Right now, Wigan are just two points above the relegation zone, but their fans will point to their relatively kind run of fixtures post restart - their only game against a top-six side before this round is against Brentford.


Round 46: Wednesday, 22nd July (TBC)

Again, plenty could have changed by the time Bristol City and Preston North End lock horns on the final day of the campaign - but if the table then looks like it does now, then all eyes will be on their meeting.

The sixth-placed Lilywhites and seventh-placed Robins are currently separated by just one point and this could prove a straight shootout for the final play-off spot.

However, even Swansea City in 11th are only three points off the top six, so who knows how things will look come 22 July?



https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52968295

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2019/20 Season Ticket Information

Following the EFL's recent communication that we plan to complete the 2019/20 season and any remaining games will take place behind closed doors, the Club can now confirm the next steps for affected Season Ticket Holders.

From today, Season Ticket Holders will be able to choose one of four options:

    Access to watch all nine (9) remaining league matches – home and away – live on FFCtv; or
    A pro-rata credit towards a 2020/21 Season Ticket; or 
    A pro-rata refund for Fulham's remaining home league games; or
    A donation to Fulham FC Foundation

Full details around each option are outlined below and none of these options include possible play-off fixtures.

Season Ticket Holders will have until 3pm on Friday 12th June 2020 to submit their preferred option via the online form below – please ensure all fields are completed. Fans can select one option only and will not be permitted to change their preference, once submitted.

ALL Season Ticket Holders should complete the form below. Please be aware, if you do not select an option by 3pm on Friday 12th June 2020, you will be treated as having selected "Option 1 – Access to live matches on FFCtv" (below) as your preferred option. In this case, you will be issued with a voucher code to watch FFCtv prior to the date of the first match.

Irrespective of which option is chosen, supporters' seat(s) will remain on hold to renew for the 2020/21 season. Further information regarding this will be issued in due course.

Seasonal Hospitality purchasers will be contacted by a member of the Club's Hospitality Team, who will advise of the process and the options available to them.

As always, we thank supporters for their unwavering support and patience.
Please continue to follow Government advice, look after yourselves and others. We hope to be able to welcome you back to Craven Cottage as soon as it is safe to do so.

OPTION 1 - ACCESS TO LIVE MATCHES ON FFCtv

In line with the EFL's announcement last Friday, the Club is pleased to be able to provide Season Ticket Holders with access to watch all of Fulham's remaining nine Championship fixtures – home and away – live on FFCtv.

With a minimum four-camera coverage and commentary from Gentleman Jim & Jamie Reid at each match, fans will be able to tune in and watch the exciting finale of the Club's league campaign from their own home.

Season Ticket Holders choosing to watch the live matches will be issued with a free code to be redeemed in advance of the first game. Details of how to sign up and the steps required to redeem free access will be issued to supporters next week. Matches can be watched online at tv.fulhamfc.com or via the FFCtv App.

See terms and conditions here.

OPTION 2 - PRO-RATA CREDIT FOR 20/21 SEASON

A credit is available, pro-rated against the total price paid for your Season Ticket and the four final home fixtures from the 2019/20 season (i.e. 4/23 of the price paid for a 2019/20 Season Ticket).

This credit will be applied to supporters' ticketing account and can be redeemed by renewing for the 2020/21 season.

Choosing this option does not provide access to FFCtv. Should supporters have any queries regarding their credit balance, they can contact the Fulham Ticket Office on 0203 871 0810 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm).

See terms and conditions here.

OPTION 3 - RECEIVE A PRO-RATA REFUND

Alternatively, any supporters wishing to request a pro-rata refund (equating to 4/23 of the price paid for your 2019/20 Season Ticket) can do so.

Refunds will be processed back onto the original payment card used when the Season Ticket was purchased. We aim to begin to process any refunds from Wednesday 17th June and this can take up to 30 days to appear into your account.

Season Ticket Holders who purchased in person at the Ticket Office either by cash or card or via post by cheque, will be contacted if a refund is requested as we will require them to provide their BACs details. Additionally, any supporters who purchased via the Club's finance provider V12 and request a refund will be contacted separately.

Again, this option does not include access to FFCtv.

OPTION 4 - DONATE TO FULHAM FC FOUNDATION

Finally, supporters can request to donate their credit to our charity, Fulham FC Foundation.

During this difficult time Fulham FC Foundation has supported, and will continue to support, the local community with a variety of initiatives in areas of health, wellbeing and inclusion.

Over the last three months specifically, this has included the provision of over 3,000 meals to people in the local community, contacting vulnerable people locally through a telephone befriending service and delivering over 100 hours of online learning/support through their health, disability and inclusion programmes.

Any donations are appreciated and will help continue to support the most vulnerable.

This option is specifically for supporters who wish to gift their refund to Fulham FC Foundation and do not require access to FFCtv. If you are under 18, you must have the consent of your parent/legal guardian to make this donation.

FAQs
A list of FAQs can be accessed here.

Please complete the form below with your preferred option. Supporters who need to complete the form multiple times for other Season Ticket Holders in their household will need to refresh the page after each submission.




http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2020/june/08/season-ticket-information

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When and where Leeds United can win Premier League promotion with nine games left

EFL has confirmed Leeds United's final nine matches of 2019/20

Abacuses have been dusted off in light of EFL's long-awaited announcement on Leeds United's remaining fixtures and fans are working out when promotion may finally come.

At the outset, we will assume the season is finished from here on out, with all the Championship's sides playing their remaining nine matches out to a full conclusion.

The Whites will begin at Cardiff City with a noon kick-off a week on Sunday, from there it is Fulham, Luton Town, Blackburn Rovers, Stoke City, Swansea City, Barnsley, Derby County and Charlton Athletic.

How soon could they win promotion? The very earliest, mathematically, they could clinch their place in the Premier League would be after beating Blackburn at Ewood Park on July 4.

The above scenario is assuming all of United's rivals have the worst possible starts and they have the best possible start.

Ignore West Bromwich Albion, they complicate the maths.

Assume Fulham lose their first four on the bounce.

Assume Brentford beat Fulham in their first match back, but then lose their next three.

Assume Nottingham Forest lose their first four on the bounce.

In short, beating Blackburn would make it 12 points from 12 and stretch a gap of 19 points back to Fulham with only 15 left to play for. It's possible, but improbable.

Let's look at other scenarios. Assuming United and Fulham match each other's results until the end, including a draw in their own meeting, when would the Cottagers run out of road?

If they trade blows and sustain the current seven-point gap, United would clinch promotion at Elland Road, at home to Barnsley, on July 14 when there would be only six points left to play for.

If you want my actual prediction , then I'm going for the Barnsley game. There will be twists and turns along the way, regardless of how impressive the Whites looked before the lockdown.

There are so many unknowns with the fitness of United, their rivals and how they all cope with this hectic schedule in empty, soulless stadiums.

I don't think the away trips to Cardiff, Blackburn or Swansea should be underestimated, given what they are fighting for in their own grounds.

Neither should Fulham be underestimated and what they may be able to put together if they build up a head of steam, especially if they nick anything at Elland Road.

If the Whites are going to get it done, I'd stick my neck out with the Barnsley game under the lights, or possibly the Swansea game three days earlier.



https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-fixtures-promotion-sky-18385179