Every fan who attends the Women’s Super League clash between Chelsea and Liverpool at Kingsmeadow will be given a free hot dog.
Wednesday’s clash was rearranged after the initial fixture, which was broadcast live on the BBC, was abandoned after just six minutes due to a frozen pitch. Speaking in the immediate aftermath of the postponement, Blues boss Emma Hayes said that anyone who attended the new date would be treated to a hot dog – and she has now confirmed that the club will be following through on this promise.
Asked whether the original game should have ever started, Hayes told reporters: “It should never have got to that point. A lot of learnings from that as a club. Nonetheless everyone that comes tomorrow, we’re offering a hot dog. I know it’s not much but it’s a small token of appreciation for the fans who came out that day.”
She continued: “Technically. It’s coming out of Chelsea’s pocket, but it’s coming with as much love from me as possible. I offered a hot dog not knowing we don’t sell them, so we’ve had to source them in! Sorry, ten years working in America. I didn’t think of a burger before a hot dog.”
The game is Chelsea’s first in the WSL for over a month. Although they trail league leaders Manchester United by seven points, the title remains in their hands as they have played three games less than Marc Skinner’s side.
