The League One fixture between Lincoln City and Wrexham, originally scheduled for 12 October 2024, was postponed due to international call-ups within Lincoln’s squad. The English Football League (EFL) approved Lincoln’s request for postponement, and the match has been rescheduled for Tuesday, 26 November 2024, at 19:45 GMT .(BBC News, BBC News)
As a result, the match will not be televised live. Under the current broadcasting agreement, Sky Sports holds exclusive rights to EFL matches, with plans to air over 1,000 fixtures per season. However, not all matches are guaranteed live coverage. The initial weekend of the 2024/25 season saw every EFL game streamed live as a special launch event for Sky Sports+, but this comprehensive coverage was a one-off. Typically, Sky Sports broadcasts select matches, and the rescheduled Lincoln City vs. Wrexham fixture does not fall within the selected televised games .(Express.co.uk)
Additionally, the traditional 3pm Saturday broadcast blackout, designed to encourage stadium attendance, restricts live television coverage of matches during that time slot. While this blackout does not apply to the rescheduled midweek fixture, the match still wasn’t selected for live broadcast. Consequently, fans will need to attend the game in person or follow updates through other means.(Express.co.uk)
