The FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Manchester City should be moved from Wembley, say the mayors of both cities.
The game is scheduled to take place on the weekend of 16 and 17 April.
However, engineering works mean no trains are running from either city to or from London from 15 to 18 April.
Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, and Liverpool mayor Steve Rotheram both say the game needs to be at a “more accessible stadium”.
In a joint letter to the Football Association, Mr Burnham and Mr Rotheram said:
“Without quick, direct trains, many people will be left with no option but to drive, fly, make overly complex rail journeys or book overnight accommodation.
“When you factor in the rising costs of fuel, it is clear that supporters of both clubs attending this game will face excessive cost and inconvenience – and that is before any environmental impact is considered.
“There are also significant logistical and safety considerations. With thousands of fans making the long journey south, there will be huge numbers converging on the M6, which is likely to be stretched to capacity by bank holiday traffic.
“A single accident would risk the entire motorway being brought to a standstill and fans missing the kick-off.”
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