Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has confirmed there will be no 4pm kick-off on Christmas Eve.

There had been talks that a number of Premier League matches could take place on Christmas Eve this season for the first time in 22 years. But following a meeting between the members from 20 fans groups and representatives from the Football Supporters' Federation (FSF) and Premier League chief Scudamore on Tuesday morning, the plans have been scrapped.

"FSF led 20 fan reps into meeting with PL CEO R Scudamore this morning. TV rights, KO times, standing, security," said a statement posted by FSF's Twitter account.

"At today's PL/FSF Fans Group meeting Richard Scudamore commits to no 4pm KO or later on Christmas Eve. Fans from all clubs represented.

"December PL TV picks will be announced 19 Oct but Xmas Eve games & beyond take another week to confirm. 6 week notice period to meet.

"R Scudamore commits to no PL TV KOs on Sunday mornings/nights. More midweek & Bank Holiday games broadcast. Multiple TV KOs at same time."

The Premier League later confirmed the same via a statement that read: "The Premier League today met club supporters' groups as part of its commitment to regular dialogue with fans.

"At the meeting, the subject of Christmas fixtures was discussed. Premier League executive chairman Richard Scudamore clarified that the December selections for live UK broadcast will be confirmed on 19 October, with the possibility the selection of New Year fixtures will take a further week to confirm.

"Richard also made clear there will not be a match at 4pm (or later) on Christmas Eve but was unable to comment regarding earlier kick-off times on that date as discussions between the Premier League and the clubs are ongoing."