14-10-2021, 10:43 AM
I'd expect the FA at county level to be against any proposals to allow 3pm matches to be shown live on TV. There are many non-league clubs which rely on supporters coming through the turnstiles to cover or at least contribute towards the match day costs, and don't earn as much through sponsorship. If matches were shown at 3pm then it has the potential to reduce supporter attendance, which if that happened could make some clubs financially unviable. Most non-league clubs can't afford a (commercial) Sky Sports subscription in order to show the Premier league matches in the clubhouse (though I dare say some use internet/foreign streams).
Formerly 'Charlie Wells' of TVForum.