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So far, 16 Premier League matches have been postponed due to COVID-19: When could fixtures be played?

By Hector Garcia

On Dec. 21 the EPL indicated that 92 percent of players and club staff had received one, two, or three COVID-19 vaccination doses, with 84 percent of players on the vaccination journey.

On Dec. 21 the EPL indicated that 92 percent of players and club staff had received one, two, or three COVID-19 vaccination doses, with 84 percent of players on the vaccination journey.

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The surge of COVID-19 cases fueled by the spread of the Omicron variant is still hitting the Premier League hard with a growing number of clubs experiencing outbreaks that have forced the postponement of several matches.

A total of 16 Premier League games have already been called off and clubs are seeing more positive tests come back for staff and squad members.

Premier League matches canceled due to Covid-19

Tottenham's fixture against Brighton, originally due to be played on Dec. 12, was the first Premier League game of the season to have been postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak experienced by Spurs. 

A rash of other matches were subsequently postponed, including three just hours before they were due to kick off. After six of 10 matches were wiped away on the Dec. 18-19 weekend, three Boxing Day matches were affected and the postponements continue at a steady clip. No makeup dates have been announced for any of the matches just yet.

Which Premier League games are off?

Brighton vs Tottenham - Sunday, December 12, Premier League

Brentford vs Man Utd - Tuesday, December 14, Premier League

Burnley vs Watford - Wednesday, December 15, Premier League

Leicester vs Tottenham - Thursday, December 16, Premier League

Man Utd vs Brighton - Saturday, December 18, Premier League

Southampton vs Brentford - Saturday, December 18, Premier League

Watford vs Crystal Palace - Saturday, December 18, Premier League

West Ham vs Norwich - Saturday, December 18, Premier League

Aston Villa vs Burnley - Saturday, December 18, Premier League

Everton vs Leicester - Sunday, December 19, Premier League

Liverpool vs Leeds - Sunday, December 26, Premier League

Wolves vs Watford - Sunday, December 26, Premier League

Burnley vs Everton - Sunday, December 26, Premier League

Leeds vs Aston Villa - Tuesday, December 28, Premier League

Arsenal vs Wolves - Tuesday, December 28, Premier League

Everton vs Newcastle - Thursday, December 30, Premier League

Fixtures that need to be rearranged are starting to stack up, but when could they be played? 

There currently appear to be 16-midweek slots where postponed games could be played in 2022 - however, these often clash with Champions League and Europa League knockout rounds, as well as FA Cup and Carabao Cup ties.

Midweek slots available to play pending matches

The midweek of the week commencing January 3

For Premier League teams not playing in Carabao Cup semi-final first legs, this would be an opportunity to play a rearranged fixture.

The midweek of w/c January 10

For Premier League teams not playing in Carabao Cup semi-final second legs. Also, many teams will not have players that will be competing for the Africa Cup of Nations.

The midweek of w/c January 17

This would be an opportunity to play a rearranged fixture. However, the Africa Cup of Nations will still be ongoing, so some teams will still be without certain players.

The midweek of w/c January 24 and the midweek of w/c January 31 - if winter break is scrapped

The Premier League winter break is scheduled to run from January 24 to February 7. Could this be scrapped to make room on the schedule for postponed Premier League games?

However, during this fortnight, some Premier League players will be involved in rearranged World Cup qualifiers in Asia, South America, North America, and Oceania.

The Africa Cup of Nations will still be ongoing, so some teams will still be without certain players.

The midweek of w/c February 14

Champions League last-16 ties will be taking place during this midweek, but this would be an opportunity for Premier League teams not involved to play a rearranged fixture.

The midweek of w/c February 21

Champions League last-16 ties will be taking place during this midweek, but this would be an opportunity for Premier League teams not involved to play a rearranged fixture.

The midweek of w/c February 28

For Premier League teams not playing in the FA Cup fifth round, this would be an opportunity to play a rearranged fixture.

The midweek of w/c March 7

Champions League and Europa League last-16 ties will be taking place during this midweek, but this would be an opportunity for Premier League teams not involved to play a rearranged fixture.

The midweek of w/c 14 March

Champions League and Europa League last-16 ties will be taking place during this midweek, but this would be an opportunity for Premier League teams not involved to play a rearranged fixture.

The midweek of w/c April 4

Champions League and Europa League quarter-final ties will be taking place during this midweek, but this would be an opportunity for Premier League teams not involved to play a rearranged fixture.

The midweek of w/c April 11

Champions League and Europa League quarter-final ties will be taking place during this midweek, but this would be an opportunity for Premier League teams not involved to play a rearranged fixture.

The midweek of w/c 18 April

This would be an opportunity to play a rearranged fixture.

The midweek of w/c April 25

Champions League and Europa League semi-final ties will be taking place during this midweek, but this would be an opportunity for Premier League teams not involved to play a rearranged fixture.

The midweek of w/c May 2

Champions League and Europa League semi-final ties will be taking place during this midweek, but this would be an opportunity for Premier League teams not involved to play a rearranged fixture.

The midweek of w/c May 9

This would be an opportunity to play a rearranged fixture.

The midweek of w/c May 16

The Europa League final takes place on May 18, but this would be an opportunity to play a rearranged fixture for any Premier League team not involved.

Premier League final games day are May, 22.

 


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