Why has Everton vs Nottingham Forest been given an early kick-off time this weekend?

Everton meet Nottingham Forest this Saturday, but the game will start earlier than expected.

It’s a big game at the bottom of the table, and a draw isn’t ideal for either team after their points were deducted for breaking financial rules.

As the Premier League relegation race heats up, both teams are likely to go all out.

However, the kickoff timing is a little peculiar.

Why is Everton vs Forest starting early?

Everton will visit Nottingham Forest at Goodison Park on Sunday, April 21.

Kick-off is slated for 1:30pm, which is uncommon given that Premier League games on Sundays often begin at 2pm or 4:30pm.

However, because the match was selected for TV transmission, Sky Sports appear to have adjusted the kick-off time.

It’s unknown why they chose to shift the hour from the usual 2pm.

Kick-off times are sometimes adjusted in collaboration with the police,

although Everton’s statement regarding the match being chosen for TV coverage made no mention of the police.

The game will be aired on Sky Sports, with coverage beginning at 12:30pm.

That game has not been rescheduled and is set to begin at the usual time of 4:30pm.

However, Manchester United’s FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City has been changed to 3:30pm,

so this may have had an impact on the Goodison clash.

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