AFC Bournemouth will host Chelsea at 8pm on Saturday, a departure from the usual Premier League scheduling, due to Sky Sports selecting the match for live broadcast. The rescheduling was necessary because of the UK’s 3pm blackout rule, which prohibits televised matches during that timeframe on Saturdays. Previously set for 3pm, the match is now positioned after Aston Villa’s game, allowing Sky to showcase both events on their channel.
The 8pm kick-off allows Sky Sports to air Bournemouth’s clash with Chelsea after Aston Villa's match concludes, ensuring viewers have access to a packed Saturday lineup despite the blackout restrictions in place earlier in the day. This scenario illustrates the challenges of scheduling in Premier League football, especially given the fixed rules about match timings and broadcast rights, which impact how games are planned week to week.
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