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THE Premier League will NOT be showcasing the usual array of fixtures on Boxing Day this year!
Fans will need to wait until 8pm on Boxing Day to watch Manchester United take on Newcastle – the ONLY top-flight match available today.
Manchester United will face Newcastle in the only Premier League game on TV todayCredit: Getty
Newcastle will be eager to move on from the two-goal lead they relinquished against ChelseaCredit: Reuters
However, fans can expect a return to the normal schedule in the 2026/27 season, as Boxing Day will fall on a Saturday.
The Toon will be hoping for a late present on Friday night at Old Trafford, as they prepare for their last fixture before Christmas.
Manchester United will face Bournemouth, and they will head to another location for the two league matches selected for TV coverage on Saturday, December 27.
SunSport can reveal the reason behind having ONLY ONE Premier League fixture being aired today.
Why is There Only One Game in the Premier League on Boxing Day?
There is only one game in the Premier League today due to scheduling conflicts with European competitions.
After confirming this year's fixtures, the Premier League stated: "We would like to acknowledge the circumstances that have resulted in a reduced number of matches on Boxing Day this season, impacting an important tradition in English football."
"Several challenges to Premier League fixture scheduling arise from the expansion of European club competitions, which led to a revision of our domestic calendar ahead of last season, including changes to the FA Cup."
"This ultimately left the Premier League with a 33-weekend competition – fewer than in previous seasons, despite maintaining a 380-match schedule since 1995."
"With fewer weekends available, the league is constrained by how the calendar aligns."
As a result, Manchester United vs Newcastle will be the only match on TV today.
Is There Any Other Football on TV Today?
Yes, there is a variety of other English teams competing today!
The Championship, League One, League Two, and the National League will be airing televised matches, while other divisions will also have games taking place.
The Championship will feature Birmingham vs Derby at 12:30pm, Millwall vs Ipswich at 1pm, and Wrexham vs Sheffield United at 5:30pm (all times GMT), with the other nine fixtures scheduled for 3pm.
Why is there only one game in the Premier League on Boxing Day?
There is only one game in the Premier League today due to scheduling conflicts with European competitions, which have led to a reduction in the number of matches this season.
Is there any other football on TV today?
Yes, there are several other games being televised today across various leagues, including the Championship, League One, League Two, and the National League.
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