Stagecoach Supertram started work on a five-month rail replacement programme between Middlewood and Malin Bridge to Hillsborough on Friday. During summer, the work will extend out to Shalesmoor before finishing in September. The operator said blue and yellow route trams will start and terminate at Hillsborough and added there will be no tram services to or from Middlewood or Leppings Lane. It advised fans to allow extra time for their journeys.