It has been confirmed that Huddersfield Town’s league opener against Birmingham City has been moved forward to Friday August 5th due to the Commonwealth Games.
The Terriers were due to travel to the Midlands for a 3pm kick-off on the Saturday, however the Blues have since ha a request accepted by EFL to bring the clash forward to a 7:45pm kick-off the night before.
The Commonwealth Games is set to take place across the city at the end of the month and so stewarding and medical provisions would be limited for the Championship match.
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The Commonwealth Games is set to take place across the city at the end of the month and so stewarding and medical provisions would be limited for the Championship match.
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