Hi Summervilleman
This game was scheduled on one previous occasion and did not take place (due to no fault of the teams) however the final of the game was scheduled for following weekend and in an effort to keep to the schedule for Finals the FS was asked to ensure the game was played before the weekend, there are a number of restrictions around both teams playing at times during the week and I would imagine that both clubs had been contacted before the game was fixed.
I would agree that it is not the best time for a game but needs must!