Eagled eyed supporters might have noticed an unusual kick-off time for Wanderers’ home game against Barnsley this weekend.
The League One fixture at the Toughsheet Stadium on Saturday, February 7 is set to get under way at 3.01pm.
In fact, all EFL fixtures across the Championship, League One and League Two will be kicking off a minute later.
The change has been made as a one-off to highlight the Every Minute Matters campaign, which aims to raise awareness for the importance of learning CPR.
EFL chief executive Trevor Birch said: “Our 72 clubs sit at the heart of their communities, and they show time and again how football can drive real-world change.
“The one minute kick-off adjustment is a simple, powerful reminder that swift CPR can be the difference between life and death.
“Since the launch of the Every Minute Matters campaign in May 2024, over 400,000 supporters have already begun learning CPR - now we’re calling on supporters everywhere to join them this February and help us pass the half million mark.”
Bristol Rovers defender Tom Lockyer collapsed during a game in 2023, while playing for Luton, and his heart was restarted by paramedics. He now serves as an ambassador for the British Heart Foundation.
“What happened to me can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Every year, more than 40,000 people in the UK suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, and most of them never make it home,” said Lockyer.
“I’m here today because of the transformative power of CPR as every minute matters when it comes to saving a life.”
He added: “This February, we want everyone to get behind this life-saving initiative, learn the skills and be ready to step in – because your actions could give someone else the chance I was given.”
Click HERE for more information on the campaign or to access their free online tool, RevivR.
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