Posted on 23rd February 2021
Supporters will be able to make a return to EFL fixtures next week, with two matches confirmed as test events in line with the Government’s pilot scheme.
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Posted on 23rd February 2021
Yesterday the Government announced that fans will be allowed to return to grounds in May, albeit with reduced capacities.
Prime minister Boris Johnson told the House of Commons that up to 10,000 fans will be allowed back into English stadiums in Step Three of the easing of England’s coronavirus restrictions which is planned for 17th May at the earliest.
The final day of the Premier League season is 23rd May while the EFL play-off finals are taking place in the final weekend of May. The FA Cup final is scheduled for 15th May.
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport also said that larger test events will be taking place with other measures in place, such as enhanced and rapid COVID-19 testing, to assess their impact.
Additionally, the FA said that grassroots football could recommence from the 29th March but that did not apply to the National League System (NLS) Steps 3-6, Regional NLS Feeder Leagues and the Women’s Football Pyramid from Tier 3 and below, including County Leagues at Tier 7.
Government “steps” to be taken no earlier than 17th May:
Supporters will be able to make a return to EFL fixtures next week, with two matches confirmed as test events in line with the Government’s pilot scheme.
Premier League clubs have agreed a provisional restart date for the 2019-20 season and the FA have also announced that the FA Cup will be returning at the end of June.
Leeds United Supporters’ Trust (LUST) has launched its #StayAway campaign with former players, NHS staff and notable Leeds United fans encouraging supporters to do their bit in the continued fight against COVID-19.
Every week we’ll be looking in more detail at one of our Sustain The Game! key principles and this week it’s “Protect our clubs” – we believe football clubs are community assets and an important expression of individual and local identity, they deserve legal protection and urgent support to secure their future.