Premier League 20/21: when the new season starts, transfer window dates and European football schedule explained

A hard season’s work is over for the Premier League’s constellation of stars, but due to time restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, pre-season is just round the corner.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2020/21 season

When does the 20/21 season start?

The Premier League will start on September 12.

What’s happening with the transfer window?

The English transfer window will open on July 27, a day after the season finishes.

The window will shut on October 5.

A domestic window will run until October 16, meaning English clubs will be able to continue trading with each other.

What measures are being taken to ease fixture congestion?

The winter break, which was set to be introduced this season, has been scrapped, according to the BBC.

FA Cup replays are to be dropped while non-exclusive FA Cup weekends before the sixth round are also set to be introduced.

According to the BBC the league cup could also be stripped back to avoid overcrowded schedules.

Opening round of fixtures

The Premier League schedule was released on August 20, with champions Liverpool facing Leeds United in the opening week.

Crystal Palace v Southampton - Sept 12

Fulham v Arsenal - Sept 12

Liverpool v Leeds - Sept 12

Tottenham v Everton - Sept 12

West Brom v Leicester City - Sept 12

West Ham v Newcastle - Sept 12

Brighton v Chelsea - Sept 14

Sheff Utd v Wolves - Sept 14

Burnley v Man Utd - Postponed

Man City v Aston Villa - Postponed