The opening game of 2023 for Wayne Burnett’s side – also the first game back after the World Cup break – away to Liverpool remains on Sunday 8 January at the Reds’ Academy facility, but will now kick off at the earlier time of 12pm UK.

Furthermore, the following weekend’s home match against West Ham United at Stevenage’s Lamex Stadium will now take place on Saturday 14 January, kick-off 12pm UK, having previously been scheduled for the Friday evening.

Under-21s fixtures and results