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Leeds United Supporters Trust have shared their frustration at an off-field fixture update for the Whites.
The Lowdown: Two fixtures changed
The Whites secured a crucial Premier League victory on Saturday afternoon at Wolves, with Javi Gracia’s side winning 4-2 at Molineux. The result took Leeds up into 14th place and two points clear of safety after beginning the day in 19th position.
There was an off-field update prior to the game at Wolves, though, which has an impact on the club’s fixtures with Crystal Palace and Bournemouth in April. Leeds’ home meeting with Palace has been moved back to Sunday 9th April with a 2pm kick-off, while the trip to Bournemouth is now scheduled for Sunday 30th April with another 2pm kick-off.
The Latest: Supporters Trust fume
Leeds United Supporters Trust were quick to react to the news on Twitter after the club shared the update on their official website on Saturday morning, describing the change to the Bournemouth game particularly as ‘madness’.
‘What on earth is the rationale for moving the Bournemouth game to a different day when it’s not on TV? Madness when travel is already booked for so many! Football is for fans blah blah blah blah!’
The Verdict: Huge month
Of course, this update isn’t ideal for supporters who have already made travel plans for those games, with short notice for the Elland Road clash against Palace specifically.
These fixtures could be key in regards to Leeds’ Premier League status, though, with both Palace and Bournemouth battling at the bottom with the Whites. Two wins would be massive as the club look to avoid the drop, with Gracia’s side facing Arsenal after the return from the international break. A home meeting with Nottingham Forest follows before entertaining Palace, with Leeds looking to continue the feel-good factor under the Spaniard.
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