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Re: CCFC 2026/27 fixtures - Wrexham home first

Thu Jun 25, 2026 3:24 pm

8pm on a Monday, shocker! No consideration for how far away Wrexham is. Won’t blame them if they didn’t sell their allocation.

Re: CCFC 2026/27 fixtures - Wrexham home first

Thu Jun 25, 2026 3:51 pm

For those complaining about it being Monday night, Sky obviously wanted to show it. That's their right, EFL clubs get plenty of money from Sky.

It couldn't be Sunday because the Community Shield is on in Cardiff that day.

So they were left with Friday, Saturday or Monday. First Friday night is always a relegated team - Wolves in this case.

Bolton v Preston is the Saturday live game, sort of a local derby (more so than Cardiff v Wrexham) so police probably said it couldn't be an evening kick off.

Re: CCFC 2026/27 fixtures - Wrexham home first

Thu Jun 25, 2026 5:10 pm

worcester_ccfc wrote:For those complaining about it being Monday night, Sky obviously wanted to show it. That's their right, EFL clubs get plenty of money from Sky.

It couldn't be Sunday because the Community Shield is on in Cardiff that day.

So they were left with Friday, Saturday or Monday. First Friday night is always a relegated team - Wolves in this case.

Bolton v Preston is the Saturday live game, sort of a local derby (more so than Cardiff v Wrexham) so police probably said it couldn't be an evening kick off.


Just because sky wanted to show it doesn’t make it right. They don’t think of the fans.

Re: CCFC 2026/27 fixtures - Wrexham home first

Thu Jun 25, 2026 5:26 pm

MorgCCFC wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:For those complaining about it being Monday night, Sky obviously wanted to show it. That's their right, EFL clubs get plenty of money from Sky.

It couldn't be Sunday because the Community Shield is on in Cardiff that day.

So they were left with Friday, Saturday or Monday. First Friday night is always a relegated team - Wolves in this case.

Bolton v Preston is the Saturday live game, sort of a local derby (more so than Cardiff v Wrexham) so police probably said it couldn't be an evening kick off.


Just because sky wanted to show it doesn’t make it right. They don’t think of the fans.


I agree that the fans have a right to complain. The clubs don't, because they're the ones that agree to the TV deals.

Re: CCFC 2026/27 fixtures - Wrexham home first

Thu Jun 25, 2026 5:49 pm

worcester_ccfc wrote:
MorgCCFC wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:For those complaining about it being Monday night, Sky obviously wanted to show it. That's their right, EFL clubs get plenty of money from Sky.

It couldn't be Sunday because the Community Shield is on in Cardiff that day.

So they were left with Friday, Saturday or Monday. First Friday night is always a relegated team - Wolves in this case.

Bolton v Preston is the Saturday live game, sort of a local derby (more so than Cardiff v Wrexham) so police probably said it couldn't be an evening kick off.


Just because sky wanted to show it doesn’t make it right. They don’t think of the fans.


I agree that the fans have a right to complain. The clubs don't, because they're the ones that agree to the TV deals.


It's the reality of modern football expect Sky to move your games to stupid times and days. Still expect it to sell out

Re: CCFC 2026/27 fixtures - Wrexham home first

Thu Jun 25, 2026 5:55 pm

Starvinmarvin wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
MorgCCFC wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:For those complaining about it being Monday night, Sky obviously wanted to show it. That's their right, EFL clubs get plenty of money from Sky.

It couldn't be Sunday because the Community Shield is on in Cardiff that day.

So they were left with Friday, Saturday or Monday. First Friday night is always a relegated team - Wolves in this case.

Bolton v Preston is the Saturday live game, sort of a local derby (more so than Cardiff v Wrexham) so police probably said it couldn't be an evening kick off.


Just because sky wanted to show it doesn’t make it right. They don’t think of the fans.


I agree that the fans have a right to complain. The clubs don't, because they're the ones that agree to the TV deals.


It's the reality of modern football expect Sky to move your games to stupid times and days. Still expect it to sell out


Agree, although not sure a complete sell out is likely. Probably 23k+ although would hope more.

Night games a nightmare for me because no trains back, but always try and do five or six a season. Already sorted out accommodation plans for this one.

Re: CCFC 2026/27 fixtures - Wrexham home first

Thu Jun 25, 2026 6:05 pm

worcester_ccfc wrote:
Starvinmarvin wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
MorgCCFC wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:For those complaining about it being Monday night, Sky obviously wanted to show it. That's their right, EFL clubs get plenty of money from Sky.

It couldn't be Sunday because the Community Shield is on in Cardiff that day.

So they were left with Friday, Saturday or Monday. First Friday night is always a relegated team - Wolves in this case.

Bolton v Preston is the Saturday live game, sort of a local derby (more so than Cardiff v Wrexham) so police probably said it couldn't be an evening kick off.


Just because sky wanted to show it doesn’t make it right. They don’t think of the fans.


I agree that the fans have a right to complain. The clubs don't, because they're the ones that agree to the TV deals.


It's the reality of modern football expect Sky to move your games to stupid times and days. Still expect it to sell out


Agree, although not sure a complete sell out is likely. Probably 23k+ although would hope more.

Night games a nightmare for me because no trains back, but always try and do five or six a season. Already sorted out accommodation plans for this one.


Your dedication is unparalleled Worcester. Great effort

Re: CCFC 2026/27 fixtures - Wrexham home first

Thu Jun 25, 2026 6:10 pm

Tuna Pasta Bake wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
Starvinmarvin wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
MorgCCFC wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:For those complaining about it being Monday night, Sky obviously wanted to show it. That's their right, EFL clubs get plenty of money from Sky.

It couldn't be Sunday because the Community Shield is on in Cardiff that day.

So they were left with Friday, Saturday or Monday. First Friday night is always a relegated team - Wolves in this case.

Bolton v Preston is the Saturday live game, sort of a local derby (more so than Cardiff v Wrexham) so police probably said it couldn't be an evening kick off.


Just because sky wanted to show it doesn’t make it right. They don’t think of the fans.


I agree that the fans have a right to complain. The clubs don't, because they're the ones that agree to the TV deals.


It's the reality of modern football expect Sky to move your games to stupid times and days. Still expect it to sell out


Agree, although not sure a complete sell out is likely. Probably 23k+ although would hope more.

Night games a nightmare for me because no trains back, but always try and do five or six a season. Already sorted out accommodation plans for this one.


Your dedication is unparalleled Worcester. Great effort


I wouldn't go that far! I know Monty travels a long way and Annis too, I'm sure there are others too. But thank you.

Re: CCFC 2026/27 fixtures - Wrexham home first

Thu Jun 25, 2026 6:15 pm

worcester_ccfc wrote:
Tuna Pasta Bake wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
Starvinmarvin wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
MorgCCFC wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:For those complaining about it being Monday night, Sky obviously wanted to show it. That's their right, EFL clubs get plenty of money from Sky.

It couldn't be Sunday because the Community Shield is on in Cardiff that day.

So they were left with Friday, Saturday or Monday. First Friday night is always a relegated team - Wolves in this case.

Bolton v Preston is the Saturday live game, sort of a local derby (more so than Cardiff v Wrexham) so police probably said it couldn't be an evening kick off.


Just because sky wanted to show it doesn’t make it right. They don’t think of the fans.


I agree that the fans have a right to complain. The clubs don't, because they're the ones that agree to the TV deals.


It's the reality of modern football expect Sky to move your games to stupid times and days. Still expect it to sell out


Agree, although not sure a complete sell out is likely. Probably 23k+ although would hope more.

Night games a nightmare for me because no trains back, but always try and do five or six a season. Already sorted out accommodation plans for this one.


Your dedication is unparalleled Worcester. Great effort


I wouldn't go that far! I know Monty travels a long way and Annis too, I'm sure there are others too. But thank you.


Hats off to you Ned your as good as any supporter and not been a driver makes it difficult to rely on others. Cannot wait for the season to start.

Re: CCFC 2026/27 fixtures - Wrexham home first

Thu Jun 25, 2026 6:56 pm

Actually suits me but I know I'm in the minority

Re: CCFC 2026/27 fixtures - Wrexham home first

Thu Jun 25, 2026 8:32 pm

montyblue wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
Tuna Pasta Bake wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
Starvinmarvin wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:
MorgCCFC wrote:
worcester_ccfc wrote:For those complaining about it being Monday night, Sky obviously wanted to show it. That's their right, EFL clubs get plenty of money from Sky.

It couldn't be Sunday because the Community Shield is on in Cardiff that day.

So they were left with Friday, Saturday or Monday. First Friday night is always a relegated team - Wolves in this case.

Bolton v Preston is the Saturday live game, sort of a local derby (more so than Cardiff v Wrexham) so police probably said it couldn't be an evening kick off.


Just because sky wanted to show it doesn’t make it right. They don’t think of the fans.


I agree that the fans have a right to complain. The clubs don't, because they're the ones that agree to the TV deals.


It's the reality of modern football expect Sky to move your games to stupid times and days. Still expect it to sell out


Agree, although not sure a complete sell out is likely. Probably 23k+ although would hope more.

Night games a nightmare for me because no trains back, but always try and do five or six a season. Already sorted out accommodation plans for this one.


Your dedication is unparalleled Worcester. Great effort


I wouldn't go that far! I know Monty travels a long way and Annis too, I'm sure there are others too. But thank you.


Hats off to you Ned your as good as any supporter and not been a driver makes it difficult to rely on others. Cannot wait for the season to start.


I agree Monty. World Cup is great but nothing like going along to watch City. Fair play to you for travelling like you do :thumbright:

Re: CCFC 2026/27 fixtures - Wrexham home first

Fri Jun 26, 2026 11:52 am

The more I think about it, the better an opening fixture it becomes

The Wrexham circus can roll into town for what will be hyped as another team’s ‘Welsh Cup Final’, and we can get on with the rest of our season

Monday night is not going to be great fur many; particularly those who travel distances, but the crowd at the CCS really should be a good one, given our return to the Championship, the school holidays, the opposition, and our love for Cardiff City FC :thumbup: :bluebird:

Re: CCFC 2026/27 fixtures - Wrexham home first

Thu Jul 09, 2026 10:34 am

Sven wrote:The more I think about it, the better an opening fixture it becomes

The Wrexham circus can roll into town for what will be hyped as another team’s ‘Welsh Cup Final’, and we can get on with the rest of our season

Monday night is not going to be great fur many; particularly those who travel distances, but the crowd at the CCS really should be a good one, given our return to the Championship, the school holidays, the opposition, and our love for Cardiff City FC :thumbup: :bluebird:



100% agree i exspect a crowd of over 25,000 regardless,

it's our first game back in the championship,
first night game,
first home game is a welsh derby against wrexham ,
can it get much better
I will ve down in the motorhome for that weekend and have the Monday night also brilliant cannot wait to start surfing my head off in the canton 5 weeks to go. Bluebirds.

Re: CCFC 2026/27 fixtures - Wrexham home first

Thu Jul 09, 2026 10:56 am

It’s one of the best Fixtures We could ask for:

Opening game

School holidays

No park football

Monday evening

Got to be min 25,000 Crowd

Re: CCFC 2026/27 fixtures - Wrexham home first

Thu Jul 09, 2026 4:16 pm

Forever Blue wrote:It’s one of the best Fixtures We could ask for:

Opening game

School holidays

No park football

Monday evening

Got to be min 25,000 Crowd


ANNIS

I am 100% convinced it will be over 25,000 ,
Its one of the top 5 games this season.

Re: CCFC 2026/27 fixtures - Wrexham home first

Fri Jul 10, 2026 3:34 pm

montyblue wrote:
Forever Blue wrote:It’s one of the best Fixtures We could ask for:

Opening game

School holidays

No park football

Monday evening

Got to be min 25,000 Crowd


ANNIS

I am 100% convinced it will be over 25,000 ,
Its one of the top 5 games this season.


I think it will definitely be around 25k and hopefully more!

Re: CCFC 2026/27 fixtures - Wrexham home first

Mon Jul 13, 2026 5:21 pm

OriginalGrangeEndBlue wrote:
montyblue wrote:
Forever Blue wrote:It’s one of the best Fixtures We could ask for:

Opening game

School holidays

No park football

Monday evening

Got to be min 25,000 Crowd


ANNIS

I am 100% convinced it will be over 25,000 ,
Its one of the top 5 games this season.


I think it will definitely be around 25k and hopefully more!


I'll be shocked if they don't open the red seats at the very least