Corrie fans furious after soap is cancelled for football

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Coronation Street fans have reacted with anger after learning tonight and Monday's episodes of the soap have been postponed to make room for football.

Coronation Street fans have reacted with anger after learning three episodes of the soap have been postponed to make room for football.

Fans will have to wait until Sunday before they can find out what's next for David Platt and Shona, and what is going to happen to Andy Carver as he remains imprisoned by Phelan.

The England Vs Malta match Live International Football coverage begins at on ITV tonight at 7.15pm, and England Vs Slovakia at the same time on Monday, so fans will miss out on two days of valuable viewing.

Emmerdale has, however, been granted a reprieve and will air at the earlier time of 6.45pm.

@Jemmabondc tweeted: So just because of 22 grown men running after a stupid ball, I have to wait FIVE whole days until the next #Corrie? #IHateFootball

@SuzyYoung24 wrote: Frikin football again!! Am so over losing my soaps for naffing ball chasing. So un pc in this day n age ggrrr

Coronation Street continues on Sunday at 7pm.