Given the interest in why AFC Telford's game against Hereford will be played next Tuesday and not a day later as suggested by Telford here are the statements in full from the two clubs.
Hereford:
Following a recent request from Telford United to move next Tuesday’s match to Wednesday, only one day outside of lockdown, the Club confirms that we are, unfortunately, not in a position to accept the late change in date.When coming to this decision we have taken a whole host of factors into consideration, including the availability of our players who, being part-time, have other commitments outside of the usual matchdays.
It is also worth noting that the Football Association and National League are yet to clarify what restrictions will be in place and that the National League themselves ‘shall not be authorising any movement of fixtures to accommodate spectator access’.
Taking all of this into account, we feel that sadly, it is just not feasible to agree to this change in date at this moment in time.
We understand the frustration this naturally creates but we are sure our fans will expect and want us to field our strongest squad for every match fixture.
Telford:
AFC Telford United can confirm our National League North fixture against Hereford will be played on Tuesday 1st December after Hereford rejected our request to move the fixture back 24 hours to Wednesday 2nd December to allow supporters to attend.
We are very disappointed with this news as we are very confident that the New Bucks Head is ready to allow supporters to return which it has been since our safety advisor group passed the stadium inspection back in October.
We have already seen other clubs in the National League North, South, National League and EFL working together to rearrange games by 24 hours or more so that supporters, sponsors and families can watch their teams again so it baffles and frustrates us that Hereford are unwilling to move one game by 24 hours.
The football club will now prepare to welcome supporters back to the New Bucks Head on Boxing Day when we welcome Chester. Tickets & hospitality details will be released after the 16th December government tier review.