The Premier League have confirmed a leaked 2016-17 fixture list was a hoax, according to a statement on Monday. 

‘We understand the excitement that a new set of Premier League fixtures holds to the fans and media,’ read a statement from the Premier League in response to Sunday’s leaked fixture list.

‘What has been put into the public domain over this last weekend is a hoax. We would encourage all fans and media to wait for the official release on 15 June.’

Premier League fans will now have to wait until June 15 for the official list of fixtures.