It isn't and never has been a Premier a League rule. As for on the road games, this idea may work for Wigan who have a famous 'brand name' but for the rest opportunities are limited. Saints may get some success playing in Liverpool, and Catalan have had success playing on the road elsewhere in Catalonia, but for the rest of teams either they don't get big crowds at home anyway, or for the Hull clubs, are geographically out on a limb so there isn't a nearby town/city to target.

Leeds in Newcastle is a possibility and Kingston Park would be of a reasonably-sized ground. Better yet, the Newcastle/Gateshead club is starting to pick up following years in the doldrums. Double-header?

Double-headers with championship1 games could work and be good exposure for some of the new clubs. Something like, Leeds play in Newcastle, Wigan in Coventry, Warrington in Wrexham and Hull in York.

That's a valid point. There's nothing stopping Sky changing Wigan's on the road game to a Thursday or Friday at short notice. Hopefully they don't, because that would be a disaster all round.

You really are one sad person.

Wigan FC play Rugby, the soccer club is Wigan Athletic AFC.

Well, it's hard for that proud historical distinction to remain in public consciousness when you're now called Wigan Warriors.