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Premier League chiefs are plotting to boost the number of games on screen to more than 200.

A proposal has been put to the country’s top clubs to give TV audiences 7.45pm kick-offs.

But the move was slated by an official fans’ group who said it gave little thought to those who might want to see the fixture in the flesh.

They said fans who travel to away fixtures face being stranded at night.

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And they fear it will drive fans away from matchday games altogether, affecting the atmosphere at clashes.

Up to 30 more fixtures will be shown live on telly in the next broadcasting deal – taking the total per season to at least 190 games and possibly more than 200.

A final decision on the idea will be taken this autumn. Simon Green, the head of BT Sport, is known to be keen the Premier League embraces the idea.

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But the Football Supporters Federation said: “Too many games are broadcast at times which makes life difficult for match-going fans, with those having the longest journeys hit hard.”

A Premier League spokesman said: “The Premier League is more popular than ever due to the fantastic football put on by clubs and the commitment of fans.”