Kick-off is at 14:00 GMT, but for thousands of supporters heading to Old Trafford, the real challenge starts hours earlier. Trams they normally rely on will not be running.
Manchester United host Bournemouth FC, and the crowds expected at the stadium will find no services on the Altrincham, Trafford Park and Eccles lines because of improvement works. The Airport and East Didsbury lines will also see reduced services. For fans who usually hop on a tram without a second thought, that means an earlier start and a different route altogether.
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has moved to reassure supporters that alternatives will be available. Anyone travelling to or from East Didsbury or Manchester Airport is advised to catch the tram to or from Firswood instead.
There is more help on the way. Replacement bus services will be in operation, and dedicated shuttle buses will run before and after the game, covering supporters in both directions. Details of those arrangements are listed on the TfGM website.
The message from the transport authority to fans is a simple one: build in extra time. “Allow plenty of time for travel,” a TfGM spokesperson said. “We suggest departing an hour earlier than normal to ensure you arrive at the ground on time.”
Meanwhile, the disruption cuts both ways. It affects not only those travelling in for kick-off but also those heading home afterwards, with the shuttle buses running on both sides of the fixture.
Anyone planning to travel to or from the game later today is encouraged to check the TfGM website before setting out, so they know which replacement services apply to their journey and where to catch them. Will an extra hour be enough for the biggest crowds?