Miscommunication threatened to stop Jimmy Armfield being remembered with a minute's applause at Yeovil Town on Friday night.
Confusion reigned on Thursday after the League Two club indicated that a tight broadcasting schedule meant a tribute did not seem feasible before the televised 7:55pm kick-off against Manchester United.
Yeovil's plan was for Huish Park to celebrate Armfield's life before their game with Grimsby Town on Tuesday night instead.
That decision was reversed, however, after discussions with the BBC ahead of United's visit in the FA Cup fourth round.