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Everton’s chief executive condemns decision that will force club to ‘lose out on money’, and supporters agree
Everton has been drawn against Peterborough United in the FA Cup.
Peterborough United have reacted to the decision to schedule their FA Cup match against Everton in midweek.
When the League One team was drawn against the Premier League Toffees in the third round, they were given a fantastic opportunity. It provided not just a thrilling away game for Posh fans, but also additional revenue and the opportunity to play at Goodison Park in Everton’s penultimate season before moving to the new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.
However, rather than a weekend, the fixture has been scheduled for Thursday, January 9, 2025. Peterborough did not expect the game to take place on the same day as Everton’s Merseyside rivals Liverpool face League Two outfit Accrington Stanley on Saturday, January 11. However, they are upset and fear the club will ‘lose out on revenue’ as a result of the move, which would also inconvenience away supporters.
Dawn Gore, Posh chief executive, said: “When the draw was made on Monday night, we were all really thrilled to travel to Goodison Park. Within hours of the draw, we received an overwhelming number of requests for ticket information.
“To learn that the game has been arranged for a Thursday night is bitterly disappointing. Whilst we understand there are logistical challenges, we do not feel the supporters have been considered in this approach.
“We have made our feelings very clear to the decision-makers at the top of the game and want to assure our supporters that we are just as disappointed as they are about when this game will take place and from a financial standpoint, the Club are set to lose out on revenue that would have been greatly appreciated as a club in Sky Bet League One.”
Everton Fans’ Forum have stood by Peterborough. Posting on X, the group said: “We completely agree & stand with @theposh on the decision to move another FA Cup 3rd Round game to a Thursday night. Our fans were subjected to the same long journey on a Thursday last season at Crystal Palace. Once again the fans are completely ignored. @WeAreTheFSA.”
The FA Cup match between Everton and Peterborough will be streamed on BBC iPlayer.
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