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David raps ‘shambolic’ scheduling

AFC Fylde chief David Haythornthwaite has taken aim at the National League fixtures, insisting the scheduling does not put clubs and fans first.

By Matt Badcock

AFC Fylde chief David Haythornthwaite has taken aim at the National League fixtures, insisting the scheduling does not put clubs and fans first.
Dates for the 2026-27 season were released last week ahead of the big kick-off on August 8, with the Coasters returning to Step 1 following last season’s National League North title glory.
The upcoming season features more scheduled Friday night games than before – including a full programme on August 28 as part of the Bank Holiday Monday double-header.
Clubs were told about the schedule tweaks at the AGM but chairman Haythornthwait...

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