Brighton's wait almost over as 2020/21 Premier League fixture release date confirmed

The upcoming campaign will start on the weekend of Saturday, September 12 and conclude on Sunday, May 23, 2021.

A complete schedule for Brighton, and all 380 Premier League fixtures for 2020-21, will be announced on Thursday at 9am.

The delayed start to the new season means it could well be a packed fixture schedule for all top flight clubs and Brighton will face more midweek fixtures than previous campaigns in the Premier League.

Brighton secured their fourth consecutive season in the top flight as they finished 15th, seven points above the drop zone.

Albion are making tentative plans to welcome back supporters to the Amex Stadium and hope to compete in the Premier League in front of their fans once again next season - albeit at a reduced capacity.

Brighton chief executive Paul Barber is on a six-club Premier League working party which is supporting the league’s efforts with government to help devise the process for clubs at all levels of the game to begin to bring fans back into stadiums over the coming weeks and months.

The club offered to stage a test event which, subject to Government approval, could take place at the Amex as soon as Saturday, August 29 with the Albion and other clubs potentially working towards returning to higher capacities, and ultimately to full capacities, at the earliest and safest opportunity.

"We are constantly working on the plans, liaising with the government, the DCMS, Premier League and Sports Grounds Safety Authority – so we will endeavour to keep fans informed throughout this process," a club statement read.

On the pitch, Brighton have added to their squad with the signing of Adam Lallana on a free transfer from Liverpool and Dutch international defender Joel Veltman from Ajax this summer.

They also hope to keep their skipper Lewis Dunk, who is reportedly a target for Chelsea, and defender Ben White who is wanted by Leeds.

2020-21 Premier League match round dates:

Match Round 1: Saturday September 12

Match Round 2: Saturday September 19

Match Round 3: Saturday September 26

Match Round 4: Saturday October 3

Match Round 5: Saturday October 17

Match Round 6: Saturday October 24

Match Round 7: Saturday October 31

Match Round 8: Saturday November 7

Match Round 9: Saturday November 21

Match Round 10: Saturday November 28

Match Round 11: Saturday December 5

Match Round 12: Saturday December 12

Match Round 13: Wednesday December 16

Match Round 14: Saturday December 19

Match Round 15: Saturday December 26

Match Round 16: Monday December 28

Match Round 17: Saturday January 2

Match Round 18a: Wednesday January 13

Match Round 19: Saturday January 16

Match Round 18b: Wednesday January 20

Match Round 20: Saturday January 23

Match Round 21: Saturday January 30

Match Round 22: Wednesday February 3

Match Round 23: Saturday February 6

Match Round 24: Saturday February 13

Match Round 25: Saturday February 20

Match Round 26: Saturday February 27

Match Round 27: Saturday March 6

Match Round 28: Saturday March 13

Match Round 29: Saturday March 20

Match Round 30: Saturday April 3

Match Round 31: Saturday April 10

Match Round 32: Saturday April 17

Match Round 33: Saturday April 24

Match Round 34: Saturday May 1

Match Round 35: Saturday May 8

Match Round 36: Wednesday May 12

Match Round 37: Saturday May 15

Match Round 38: Sunday May 23

Confirmed round dates of the Emirates FA Cup

Third Round Proper: Saturday 9 January 2021

Fourth Round Proper: Saturday 23 January 2021

Fifth Round Proper: Wednesday 10 February 2021

Quarter Final: Saturday 20 March 2021

Semi Final: Saturday 17 April 2021

Final: Saturday 15 May 2021