fixture against
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Used to name the opponent in a sports match.
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- The team has a challenging home fixture against Manchester United next week.
- Tonight's fixture against the defending champions will be crucial for our season.
- The away fixture against Liverpool has been postponed due to bad weather.
- Our opening fixture against Arsenal will test the new players immediately.
- The final fixture against Chelsea could determine the league winner.
- Next month's fixture against Barcelona is already sold out.
- The difficult fixture against the league leaders comes at a bad time.
- Their annual friendly fixture against Real Madrid attracts thousands of fans.
- The postponed fixture against Tottenham has been rescheduled for Tuesday.
- This important fixture against our rivals will be broadcast live on television.