Chelsea and West Ham United fan groups described the late date change as “totally unacceptable”.

“The lack of planning and foresight has had an awful impact on supporters,” said a joint statement issued by the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust and the West Ham United Supporters’ Trust.

“Tickets have been bought, accommodation has been booked, travel has been paid for and plans have been confirmed.”

The new date and time means the London derby will not now be shown live on television.

Instead, Sky Sports will show Brighton’s home game with Leicester on Sunday at 14:00 – with no change to the date or kick-off time.

A Premier League statement said: “Previous amendment circulars had detailed a number of fixtures were subject to clubs’ Uefa Champions League participation – with fixture dates confirmed on Saturday morning.

“Further amendments following this will be confirmed in due course.”