English Football League: if 5 weeks notice not respected, clubs can refuse a Sky broadcast

"In a joint commitment with broadcast partner Sky Sports, the recently rebranded EFL (English Football League) has vowed to ensure all its clubs are given at least five weeks' notice ahead of any matches selected for live television coverage. If both the EFL and Sky Sports are unable to meet this timeframe, then the clubs involved have the ability to choose not to be broadcast live on television. However, if both clubs mutually agree to the rescheduling of the fixture within this five-week period, then the game will be played on the new date," announced the English Football League, on 10/08/2016.

"Furthermore, the EFL will then commit to publicly announcing any fixture changes within three working days in order to give EFL supporters as much time as is possible to allow for any alterations to travel plans that may be required," added the EFL. Throughout the 2016-17 season, 92 matches from the Sky Bet Championship will be broadcast exclusively on Sky Sports, and 20 matches in League One and League Two.

"This is an extremely important issue for fans up and down the country, one we…