West Ham claim the Premier League has blocked a request to bring forward their match against Southampton to allow supporters to watch their women’s team in the FA Cup final later the same day.

The club’s final home game against Southampton is scheduled for 3pm on Saturday 4 May, while the women’s team face Manchester City at Wembley at 5.30pm. West Ham tried to move the league match to 12.30pm so fans could go to Wembley but the Premier League declined, citing logistical constraints.

“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,” the club said in a statement. “Therefore, the game will remain at the originally scheduled time of 3pm.”

West Ham Women are in their inaugural season in the Women’s Super League. They reached the FA Cup final for the first time by beating Reading 4-3 on penalties after their semi-final ended 1-1. Cho So-hyun scored the winning spot-kick.

The Premier League did not immediately respond to a request for comment.