West Ham's request for earlier Premier League kick-off time - so it does not clash with Women's FA Cup final - rejected

West Ham's attempts to bring forward their final home Premier League fixture of the season to avoid clashing with the Women's FA Cup final has been rejected.

The club wanted to switch their game against Southampton on May 4 from 3pm to 12.30pm to give fans time to travel to Wembley to see West Ham Women take on Manchester City, which kicks off at 5.30pm.

"Despite the club's very best efforts, it was decided by the Premier League that it wouldn't be possible due to the potential inconvenience caused to supporters who had already planned their journeys and purchased tickets," West Ham said on their official website.

"Therefore, the game will remain at the originally scheduled time of 3pm.

"West Ham United is naturally disappointed but would like to thank all of our loyal supporters and sincerely appreciates the fantastic backing they give to all who pull on the famous claret and blue."

West Ham Women reached the cup final for the first time by beating Reading in a penalty shoot-out last week.

It is just one of a series of scheduling clashes this spring. This Sunday, Arsenal can win the Women's Super League when they face Brighton at the Amex in the 12.15pm kick-off.

The final minutes of the match will overlap with Chelsea facing Lyon in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final, which kicks-off at Kingsmeadow at 2pm.

Meanwhile, should Gareth Southgate's England side reach the final of the Nations League competition in Portugal on June 9, the showpiece would take place on the same Sunday that Phil Neville's Lionessess' being their World Cup campaign against Scotland in France.