Shatin move David Silva debut to Kai Tak
SingTao · 3 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The Hong Kong Football Association announced fixture changes on October 22, including moving Supreme Shatin’s November 7 league match against Standard Rangers from Hammer Hill Road Sports Ground to Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground. The rearrangement is closely tied to the expected Hong Kong Premier League debut of former Spain midfielder David Silva, with tickets due to go on sale on October 28 at HK$250 and HK$300.
Key Points
- The November 7 Supreme Shatin versus Standard Rangers league match was shifted from Hammer Hill Road Sports Ground to Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground.
- Sing Tao reported Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground can hold about 5,000 spectators, compared with roughly 2,200 covered seats at Hammer Hill Road
- Supreme Shatin previously said David Silva will arrive in Hong Kong on November 2, train with the team, and is expected to feature on November 7
- The club has tentatively planned Silva as a one-match appearance, hoping to use him for 60 to 90 minutes, subject to his condition
- From the January 10 league home game against Tai Po onward, Supreme Shatin’s remaining home matches will be played at Sha Tin Sports Ground.
Why It Matters
The venue change gives local fans a better chance of getting into one of the season’s most talked-about Hong Kong Premier League matches, while also testing how much demand a short-term star signing can generate at higher ticket prices. The broader round of fixture changes also shows Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground and Sha Tin Sports Ground taking on larger roles in this season’s domestic football schedule.