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The moment most football fans has arrived after UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson announced when English Premier League fans will return to stadiums to support their respective clubs.
The government has paved the way for fans to return to stadiums from October after Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined the next steps to make it happen.
Pilots will take place from 1 August but any stadium re-openings would be subject to coronavirus guidelines.
Some sports, including football and cricket, have resumed behind closed doors after the Covid-19 lockdown.
“We will pilot larger gatherings in venues like sports stadiums with a view to a wider reopening in the autumn,” said Johnson on Friday.
“From October, we intend to bring back audiences in stadiums.
“Again, these changes must be done in a Covid-secure way, subject to the successful outcome of pilots.”
The pilot projects will be held at:
- Two men’s county cricket friendly matches – including Surrey v Middlesex at The Oval on 26-27 July;
- The World Snooker Championship at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre from 31 July;
- The Goodwood horse racing festival – known as Glorious Goodwood – on 1 August.
Source: bbc.com/football
