EFL reschedules three domestic fixtures following Champions League scheduling conflict
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 6:06 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The English Football League has rescheduled three domestic matches after Uefa slotted a Liverpool and Atletico Madrid Champions League tie on the same evening as an Everton and Wolves Carabao Cup fixture. The EFL stated that local regulations prevent Everton and Liverpool from hosting games on the same night. League officials accused Uefa of an unwillingness to cooperate, noting that previous league adjustments to accommodate European competition expansions were made without adequate consultation. Uefa responded that no issues were raised during the initial scheduling process and that alterations were impossible due to existing travel arrangements for international supporters. Everton versus Wolves is moved to September 16, Liverpool versus Tottenham is set for September 15, and Wolves versus Portsmouth is rescheduled for October 20.
- •EFL moved three fixtures including two Carabao Cup ties and one Championship match.
- •Uefa refused to change the Liverpool versus Atletico Madrid date citing fan travel commitments.
- •Everton against Wolves is set for September 16.
- •Liverpool plays Tottenham on September 15.
- •Wolves faces Portsmouth on October 20.
- 6:06 PMYahoo Sports — EFL blasts Uefa after being forced to reschedule Carabao Cup fixtures
"A Championship clash also had to be rearranged due to Champions League clashes
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