Liverpool fans are set to face travel chaos when they head to Fulham on April 21st. With the fixture being scheduled for a 4.30pm kickoff, fans will have to navigate their way through the busy streets of London. But it’s not just the usual congestion they will have to contend with.
The same day, Manchester United will be playing Coventry at Wembley in the FA Cup. The kickoff for this match has been moved forward to 3.30pm due to it being deemed a ‘high-risk fixture’ by the Metropolitan Police. This means that fans from both teams will be flooding into the capital, making the journey even more challenging for Liverpool supporters.
To add to the chaos, the London Marathon is also taking place on April 21st. This event attracts tens of thousands of spectators, in addition to the thousands of participants. The city will be filled with people and public transport will be stretched to its limits.
Liverpool fans have experienced travel difficulties before, such as during the League Cup final. They had to scramble for a way to London due to unreliable public transport. With the combination of football matches and the marathon, resources will be even more stretched this time around.
There was speculation that Liverpool’s match against Fulham would be scheduled for Monday, April 22nd, in order to avoid the travel chaos. However, it seems that decision makers did not take the fans into consideration when making the scheduling decisions.
It’s going to be quite the ordeal for Liverpool fans heading to Fulham on April 21st. They will have to plan their journey carefully and be prepared for delays and crowded public transport. This match could potentially be the fourth away game in a run of five on the spin for Liverpool, adding to the busy schedule for both the team and the fans.
So, if you’re planning on attending the game, make sure you keep all of these factors in mind. It’s going to be a challenging day for travel, but the passion and dedication of Liverpool fans will surely prevail.