Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has welcomed the Prime Minister’s confirmation that football fans will return to stadiums from next week.
Boris Johnson confirmed in a press conference on Monday afternoon that the government can proceed with its plan to take the third step in its coronavirus recovery road map, first set out on February 22.
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“We’ll unlock the turnstiles of our sports stadia subject to capacity limits,” Johnson said in his opening speech, as he detailed the further easing of lockdown in England.
It means larger seated outdoor venues will be able to admit up to 10,000 spectators from next week.
The Premier League pushed its penultimate round of matches back to May 18 and 19 so that every club would be able to play one game in front of supporters before the end of the season on May 23.
It was confirmed last week that the matches will be open to home supporters only.
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For smaller outdoor venues capacities will be capped at 4,000 or 50 per cent, whichever is the lowest. The indoor venue cap will be 1,000 or 50 per cent, whichever is the lowest.
“It will be brilliant to see fans back. They have been hugely missed and the Premier League has not been the same without them. Their presence will ensure a fantastic finale to the end of our season.”
On the latest developments, Masters said: “Although only a small number of home fans will be at our matches next week, this is an important step in our return to normality.
“We will continue to work with the Government and other authorities as our priority is to have full vibrant stadiums – including away supporters – from the start of next season. Only then will we get back to the real Premier League.”
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