The Premier League match at Molineux will see Wolves take on Chelsea in what promises to be an intriguing encounter, but fans in the UK will be disappointed as the match will not be broadcast live.
The Importance of Fixtures
Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea side showed glimpses of their potential in their recent encounter with Manchester City. Despite their best efforts, the Blues fell short of the champions and a trip to Wolves adds further pressure. With a squad in flux, Maresca now faces the familiar challenge of quickly finding consistency – a luxury rarely afforded to Chelsea managers, despite a change of ownership.
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Meanwhile, Wolves started the season with a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal, but the score is not a full reflection of their performance. They pushed Arsenal hard, suggesting that Gary O’Neill’s side have more to offer than their opening game result would suggest.
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Why isn’t this match being televised?
Despite the anticipation, the match will not be shown on UK television: it was originally scheduled for Saturday 24 August 2024 at 3pm BST, but the match falls under blackout rules imposed on English football, which prohibit live broadcasts at this time.
The match has been rescheduled for Sunday as Chelsea take part in the Europa Conference League play-offs on Thursday night, but due to broadcast restrictions it will not be available to watch live.
As frustrating as it may be for fans, they need to keep up with match updates and highlights to catch the action.