Following the inspection by RPL Commission on quality control of football pitches, it was recommended to postpone holding matches for a month at Fisht Central Stadium in Sochi.

FC Sochi initiated changes in RPL schedule, which suggest to held Spartak vs Sochi match on 16 September at Otkrytie Bank Arena in Moscow, while Sochi vs Spartak match would be held at Fisht Stadium in April 2024.

Spartak Moscow also sent the letter on agreeing the changes in the RPL schedule.

On 4 September, the offer on exchanging of matches order will be reviewed by RPL General Meeting, and the decision on changing the league schedule will be made by RFU Executive Committee.