Boxing Day Part 2: The Premier League Matches

The tradition of soccer on Boxing Day dates to 1860, when the world’s oldest and second-oldest clubs contested the first interclub match. Hallam and Sheffield played a game under Sheffield Rules, a 19th-century interpretation of today’s modern sport that still permitted participants to catch the ball with their hands. Matches are traditionally played against local rivals or teams within a close proximity of each other so as to avoid supporters having to travel a long distance after Christmas Day when the train timetables are reduced. Boxing Day is one of the best days of the year to watch Soccer with us all at Kildare's. SOCCER SCHEDULE Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester City7:30 AM West Ham United vs. Fulham10:00 AM Brentford vs. AFC Bournemouth10:00 AM Liverpool vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers10:00 AM Arsenal vs. Brighton & Hove Albion10:00 AM Burnley vs. Everton10:00 AM Chelsea vs. Aston Villa12:30 PM More Info below.