Blackpool v Wigan Athletic Fixture Change

Worldwidefootball understands Blackpools opening Premier League match, scheduled against Wigan Athletic at Bloomfield Road will now be played at Wigan's DW Stadium due to works going on at Blackpools Bloomfield Road.


Blackpools website www.blackpoolfc.co.uk released a statement saying:


"Following ongoing discussions with the Premier League in respect of the agreed improvements to both Bloomfield Road and it's facilities it has been decided, by all parties, to reverse the clubs opening day fixture against Wigan Athletic FC.

This means the Seasiders first fixture in the Premier League will now be away at Wigan Athletic FC on Saturday 14 August (3pm kick-off) at the DW Stadium. The club's home fixture against Wigan Athletic FC is now scheduled for Saturday 16 April 2011"

The Tangerines supporters will now have to wait until Saturday 28th August before they can host their first Premier League match when they entertain Fulham.