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Premier League fixtures 2020-21: When will matches for new season be announced?

Just two weeks on from the conclusion of a unique Premier League season, it's time to look ahead to the 2020-21 campaign.

The coronavirus pandemic wreaked havoc with last term and the disruptions will continue into the new season.

Before TV times have been announced, the season start date is on Saturday, September 12, 2020 and the campaign will conclude on Sunday, May 23, 2021.

The winter break has been scrapped to deal with the delayed start, while there will be six midweek rounds across the 38 gameweeks.

When will the new fixtures be announced?

Soon! The Premier League has confirmed "the full fixture schedule, detailing all 380 Premier League matches, will be released no later than Friday 21 August."

How about the FA Cup and Carabao Cup?

All replays have been scrapped in the 2020-21 FA Cup campaign to help with the fixture build-up.

The traditional two-legged EFL Cup semi-final will now also be just one leg, while the first four rounds of the competition will take place across consecutive weeks.

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