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Why Fulham vs Crystal Palace is at unusual time as FA Cup quarter-final is brought forward to early slot
Fulham host London rivals Crystal Palace in the FA Cup quarter-finals this weekend and they’ll be kicking off earlier than normal. The Cottagers beat Manchester United on penalties to reach this stage of the competition and move one win away from Wembley. Fulham beat Man United on penalties to reach the quartersAFP Meanwhile, Palace overcame Millwall in a clash that saw Jean-Phillippe Mateta hospitalised, and now they’re ready to face another local foe. Both teams have won one game each against eachother in the Premier League this season, with Marco Silva’s side being beaten 2-0 at home in February. It leaves this quarter-final tie up in the air and it’s going to be a thrilling occasion as the two rivals clash for a spot in the semis. Why is Fulham vs Crystal Palace at 12:15pm? Fulham vs Palace will kick-off at 12:15pm on Saturday, March 29. Usually, the first game of the day in the Premier League would be at 12:30pm, but in the FA Cup, some ties have been scheduled for 15 minutes earlier. And this is likely to be due to the game being a London derby, although there has been no official confirmation. Palace had the same thing happen to their fixture against fierce rivals Millwall in the fifth round when an increased police presence was at the stadium. Preston’s derby clash with Burnley was also played at 12:15pm for similar reasons. It has become commonplace for these types of games to be played earlier in the day to try and combat fan troubles pre and post-match. Broadcasting schedules may also have made an impact, with this start time being a regular feature for FA Cup games shown on TV this campaign. Palace’s cup tie with Millwall that saw Mateta injured was also at 12:15pmGetty Fulham vs Crystal Palace: talkSPORT coverage talkSPORT will have live coverage of the action from Craven Cottage. Reshim Chowdhury will be your host while commentary comes from Sam Matterface and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto. To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream. Listen via the talkSPORT app here, or on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM. Visit talkSPORT BET for all the latest odds and bet boosts. The game will also be broadcast live and free-to-air on ITV1. FA Cup quarter-finals Saturday, March 29 Fulham vs Crystal Palace – 12:15pm – live on talkSPORT Brighton vs Nottingham Forest – 5:15pm – live on talkSPORT Sunday, March 30 Preston vs Aston Villa – 1:30pm – live on talkSPORT Bournemouth vs Man City – 4:30pm – live on talkSPORT Fulham vs Crystal Palace: What has been said? Ben Chilwell has revealed that Glasner went to watch England to get a feel for Wembley before his side play for a place there. “The manager is making sure that we’re on it every day because, like you said, these opportunities, as I know, don’t come around very often,” Chilwell said. “The manager has spoke about it a lot, that he’s never been to Wembley. He told us this morning that he went to the England game just to go and soak in Wembley and it added a bit more motivation for him. “I’m sure there’re probably a few boys in the changing room that also haven’t been to Wembley. “The motivation is 100 percent there. If we can hopefully get the win on Saturday, which we’re going to be very motivated for, then the next step is Wembley. “There’s not much more motivation needed than that.”
Fulham host London rivals Crystal Palace in the FA Cup quarter-finals this weekend and they’ll be kicking off earlier than normal.
The Cottagers beat Manchester United on penalties to reach this stage of the competition and move one win away from Wembley.
Meanwhile, Palace overcame Millwall in a clash that saw Jean-Phillippe Mateta hospitalised, and now they’re ready to face another local foe.
Both teams have won one game each against eachother in the Premier League this season, with Marco Silva’s side being beaten 2-0 at home in February.
It leaves this quarter-final tie up in the air and it’s going to be a thrilling occasion as the two rivals clash for a spot in the semis.
Why is Fulham vs Crystal Palace at 12:15pm?
Fulham vs Palace will kick-off at 12:15pm on Saturday, March 29.
Usually, the first game of the day in the Premier League would be at 12:30pm, but in the FA Cup, some ties have been scheduled for 15 minutes earlier.
And this is likely to be due to the game being a London derby, although there has been no official confirmation.
Palace had the same thing happen to their fixture against fierce rivals Millwall in the fifth round when an increased police presence was at the stadium.
Preston’s derby clash with Burnley was also played at 12:15pm for similar reasons.
It has become commonplace for these types of games to be played earlier in the day to try and combat fan troubles pre and post-match.
Broadcasting schedules may also have made an impact, with this start time being a regular feature for FA Cup games shown on TV this campaign.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace: talkSPORT coverage
talkSPORT will have live coverage of the action from Craven Cottage.
Reshim Chowdhury will be your host while commentary comes from Sam Matterface and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto.
To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream.
Listen via the talkSPORT app here, or on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
Visit talkSPORT BET for all the latest odds and bet boosts.
The game will also be broadcast live and free-to-air on ITV1.
FA Cup quarter-finals
Saturday, March 29
- Fulham vs Crystal Palace – 12:15pm – live on talkSPORT
- Brighton vs Nottingham Forest – 5:15pm – live on talkSPORT
Sunday, March 30
- Preston vs Aston Villa – 1:30pm – live on talkSPORT
- Bournemouth vs Man City – 4:30pm – live on talkSPORT
Fulham vs Crystal Palace: What has been said?
Ben Chilwell has revealed that Glasner went to watch England to get a feel for Wembley before his side play for a place there.
“The manager is making sure that we’re on it every day because, like you said, these opportunities, as I know, don’t come around very often,” Chilwell said.
“The manager has spoke about it a lot, that he’s never been to Wembley. He told us this morning that he went to the England game just to go and soak in Wembley and it added a bit more motivation for him.
“I’m sure there’re probably a few boys in the changing room that also haven’t been to Wembley.
“The motivation is 100 percent there. If we can hopefully get the win on Saturday, which we’re going to be very motivated for, then the next step is Wembley.
“There’s not much more motivation needed than that.”
