It's not to protect the top league though, premier league would be fine with or without the blackout. Missing out on fans on the ground because people are in the pub watching the premier league would be a killer for the lower leagues.
This. It’s all about encouraging attendance to lower/non league footy.
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It's not to protect the top league though, premier league would be fine with or without the blackout. Missing out on fans on the ground because people are in the pub watching the premier league would be a killer for the lower leagues.