- The RMT Tube and DLR strike ends Friday, September 12, ahead of a packed football weekend.
- Nine matches are scheduled across London on Saturday, including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Spurs.
- Transport services are expected to run normally, though fans should anticipate busy routes.
- The Premier League returns after a two-week international break.
- Championship and League One fixtures also feature prominently across the capital.
Football fans across London can breathe a sigh of relief as the city’s disruptive Tube strike is set to end just in time for a blockbuster weekend of Premier League and Football League action. The six-day industrial action by the RMT union, which brought much of the Underground and DLR to a standstill, will conclude on Friday, September 12 — clearing the way for thousands of supporters to travel freely to stadiums on Saturday.
The timing couldn’t be more critical. Nine matches are scheduled across the capital on Saturday alone, spanning the Premier League, Championship, and League One. Arsenal kick off the day with a home clash against Nottingham Forest at the Emirates, while West Ham host Spurs in a fiery London derby later in the evening. Brentford and Chelsea round off the top-flight action with an 8pm showdown.
In the Championship, Charlton face Millwall in a high-stakes local rivalry, while Watford welcome Blackburn. League One fixtures include AFC Wimbledon vs. Rotherham and Leyton Orient vs. Bolton — both set for 3pm kick-offs.
Transport for London has confirmed that services will resume to normal levels by Saturday morning, with no further strike action planned over the weekend. Fans are advised to plan ahead, as residual delays and crowding may still affect some routes.
The return of domestic football after the international break promises drama on the pitch — and, thankfully, none off it. With the Tube strike ending just in time, London’s football faithful can focus on what really matters: goals, glory, and the roar of the crowd.
