Premier League Shakes Up Six Fixtures as UEFA Clashes Force Major Schedule Overhaul

As UEFA tournaments—the Champions, Europa, and Conference Leagues—prepare to commence, the soccer schedule is set to intensify.

The Premier League announced six match postponements due to scheduling conflicts with UEFA tournaments as English clubs get ready for their continental campaigns. The Premier League features six teams in the Champions League, with five earning qualification through previous season standings and Tottenham Hotspur securing their spot after breaking their silverware drought with a Europa League triumph against Manchester United.

Additionally, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest will participate in the Europa League while Crystal Palace enters the Conference League. These three clubs aim to continue the trend of consecutive years claiming the second and third-tier UEFA trophies, following Chelsea's Conference League success that completed their European collection.

The complete roster of Premier League matches in September and October receiving timing adjustments are listed below:

Premier League 2025–26 Schedule: September and October Changes

Sunday 21 September
AFC Bournemouth vs. Newcastle United — 14:00 BST (9 a.m. EST)
Due to Newcastle's Champions League participation the Thursday before.

Saturday 27 September
Spurs vs. Wolves — 20:00 BST (3 p.m. EST)
Due to Spurs' Champions League participation the following Tuesday.

Sunday 28 September
Aston Villa vs. Fulham — 14:00 BST (9 a.m. EST)
Due to Villa's Europa League participation the Thursday before.

Sunday 5 October
Everton vs. Crystal Palace — 14:00 BST (9 a.m. EST)
Due to Palace's Conference League participation the Thursday before.

Saturday 25 October
Brentford vs. Liverpool — 20:00 BST (3 p.m. EST)
Due to Liverpool being scheduled to play away in the Champions League the Wednesday before.

Sunday 26 October
Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace — 14:00 BST (9 a.m. EST)
Due to Palace's Conference League participation the Thursday before.