Leeds United: When do Sky Sports announce their TV fixtures throughout the 2018/19 season?

Sky Sports Leeds they call it in these parts and every Leeds United fixture list comes with an asterisk warning that their schedule is subject to constant change.
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The Elland Road club, no matter their league position, consistently produce high viewing figures in the Championship and their appeal to Sky was underlined last season by a tally of televised appearances which ran to almost 20.

The rearrangements are a constant source of friction and frustration, complicating the travel plans of a supporter base which spreads far beyond West Yorkshire. In 2016, former owner Massimo Cellino threatened to shut Sky out of a midweek game against Derby County in protest at the number of changes made to the fixture list. The Italian relented a few hours before kick-off but brought the issue to the fore.

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How did Leeds United get on in their previous five opening day fixtures?The EFL attempted to tackle the conflict of interests by agreeing a five-week notice period for any fixtures chosen for a live broadcast by Sky. In March, that period was reduced to three weeks for the penultimate weekend of the season - April 27 during the upcoming term - to “ensure the most appropriate matches are picked for broadcast.”

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Leeds are already on the broadcast schedule for 2018-19 with their opening match against Stoke City due to be televised on Sunday, August 5 (kick-off 4.30pm).

Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips 'excited' to work with new boss Marcelo BielsaHere is a guide to the deadlines for announcing live matches which Sky will be required to meet this season:

Remainder of August Selections for August 11 to August 25 by June 28.

Selections for September 1 to September 29 by July 27.

Selections for October 3 to November 10 by August 24.

Selections for November 17 to December 8 by October 12.

Selections for December 15 to January 12 by November 9.

Selections for January 19 to February 2 by December 14.

Selections for February 9 to March 2 by January 4.

Selections for March 9 to March 30 by February 1.

Selections for April 6 and April 10 by March 1.

Selections for April 13 by March 8.

Selections for April 19 to April 22 by March 15.

Selections for April 27 by April 5.