FSA brands Premier League's Wolves vs Chelsea Christmas Eve fixture decision 'shocking'

Wolves and Chelsea are set to go head-to-head on Christmas Eve in a decision that has angered many in the footballing world.

Set to be the first fixture to be played on Christmas Eve in over 25 years, Mauricio Pochettino's side will travel to the Midlands in what has been pencilled in for a 1pm kick-off on December 24. The game was originally set to be played a day earlier on December 23.

The announcement has caused quite a stir in and around the footballing world, with fans, staff, police and ambulance staff all now required to work on a day that is widely observed as a full or partial holiday in anticipation of Christmas Day.

The Football Supporters Association (FSA) has branded the decision «shocking», in a move which they say has prioritised money over football fans. The statement adds that they are in discussion with each club's supporters groups over next steps.

«The Premier League has delivered an early present which no one actually wanted in the shape of a Christmas Eve fixture,» the statement read. «The FSA and our supporters groups have consistently told the league this is a bad idea and they have totally ignored match-goers.

»They've put money first, fans last, and we'll be looking at ways to make that crystal clear to the Premier League and TV companies. It's shocking scheduling and we're in discussion with our members at Chelsea, Wolves and other supporters groups, on the next steps."

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Chelsea's Supporters Trust (CST) issued their own statement following the news, condemning the announcement from football's decision-makers, insisting