#fixture-scheduling

#fixture-scheduling

The English Football League (EFL) allows clubs to postpone fixtures should they receive a sufficient number of call-ups. At least three of players have to be selected for their country's senior, under-21, under-20 or under-19 sides in order to request a postponement. International age group players only qualify if they have: Started at least 25% of their club's matches Featured in a club's previous five first-team matches

The title may be won, but club reputations and European spots remain on the line Avoiding a clash with Halloween and strained garda resources is the reason the League of Ireland season is finishing on a Saturday. While the champions have been crowned and automatic relegation is decided - the teams in question Shamrock Rovers and Cork City meet in a novel FAI Cup final on Sunday week - there is still a lot to play for on Saturday evening even if some of the outcomes are dependent on Rovers winning the Aviva showpiece.

The Third Round of the Carabao Cup is scheduled to be played midway through next month, but which teams will be in the draw? It is at this stage of the competition that teams also competing in Europe enter the fray, which includes the likes of holders Newcastle United, Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Arsenal and Premier League champions Liverpool. Sixteen top flight sides, seven Championship clubs, 11 League One teams and a pair of League Two outfits remain in the competition.

"Definitely," the Spaniard replied when asked if he would have preferred to play Bournemouth on Wednesday or Thursday next week. "Tottenham play against Aston Villa on Friday [because of] the Europa League final, yes? Good decision. Honestly, I am not making irony or being sarcastic, the Premier League made a good decision, very good."

Barcelona are currently leading La Liga, showcasing an impressive recovery against Celta Vigo, and face a critical match against Mallorca amid a tightly packed schedule.