This move, if confirmed, comes as a bit of a shock as there seems to be no real reason for the change by the League. Championship teams will however finish a week earlier in order for players to prepare effectively for the World Cup that will commence in June of 2006.
The festive period is normally a time when attendances are boosted and with the busy schedule the club will be hoping for a cash boost.
Dates of Fixtures over the Christmas Period
26th December 2005
27th December 2005
31st December 2005
2nd January 2006
Two of the games will be at Home and the other two obviously away.