The UK Government announced on Monday that when the lockdown ends on December 2, a certain number of fans would be allowed back in the stadium depending on what Tier the particular club falls under.
Fans have been greatly missed at #PL matches and so we welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement today on the return of supporters, albeit at small numbers
We look forward to working with Government on their next steps
Full statement: https://t.co/l8EKeI0Tsd pic.twitter.com/YFGoTsnMZq
— Premier League (@premierleague) November 23, 2020
Stadiums in areas placed in Tier 1 will be permitted to welcome 4,000 socially distanced fans or half of the stadium’s maximum capacity, whichever is fewer.
For stadiums falling under Tier 2, 2,000 socially distanced fans or half of their maximum capacity will be granted entry. (whichever is fewer)
And then stadiums in areas placed in tier 3 will have to continue to hold events behind closed doors.
English newspaper ‘Daily Mail’ also shed some light on certain rules the fans would have to follow when they are back in stadiums.
“Fans could be ordered NOT to sing, shout or drink alcohol when they finally return to football grounds,” reports the Newspaper.
Fans could be ordered NOT to sing, shout or drink alcohol when they finally return to football grounds | @MikeKeegan_DM https://t.co/dMZYBsQv6Q
— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) November 24, 2020
Fans of clubs all over the world have been wanting to go to stadiums and support their teams. Although the number of fans will be minimal, it’s still better than not having fans at all.