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Leeds United see two fixtures moved as Premier League step up plans to welcome back fans

Leeds United have seen two of their remaining fixtures moved as the Premier League looks to step up plans to welcome fans back into stadiums.

Marcelo Bielsa's men were due to face Burnley at Turf Moor on Tuesday, May 11, but this match has now been pushed back to Saturday, May 15. It will be a 12.30 kick-off and BT Sport will be televising the action.

Leeds were due to make the trip down to Southampton that day, but the St Mary's visit will be shifted back to the following midweek and be played on either Tuesday, May 18 or Wednesday, May 19.

The reason for this is that the Premier League are wanting to give every club an opportunity to welcome fans back before the end of the season, should the next easing of the government's easing of lockdown restrictions occur as planned on Monday, May 17.

That would allow fans to attend the match at Southampton and would also mean that supporters will be present when Leeds host West Bromwich Albion on the final day of the season, which is currently scheduled in for Sunday, May 23.

The Premier League have said the exact date for the Southampton match will be confirmed in due course.

Clubs are currently working to the assumption that they will be able to have stadiums at 25 per cent of capacity, up to a maximum of 10,000 fans for these final fixtures.

New fixtures times:

Burnely vs Leeds United - Saturday, May 15, 12.30.

Southampton vs Leeds United - TBC

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