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·2 July 2022
Premier League clubs to be cleared to open standing areas
Premier League clubs to be cleared to open standing areas | OneFootball
Premier League clubs are to be granted permission to open standing areas at stadiums for the new season.
A UK government review has cleared for standing areas to be reintroduced.
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It will mean that fans will be able to stand to watch Premier League or Championship matches for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Standing has been illegal in the two top divisions since all-seater stadiums were introduced in 1994 following the Taylor report into the Hillsborough disaster.
But following a pilot scheme last season at Chelsea, Spurs, Cardiff City, Man City and Man United, all other top clubs will be give the all clear to follow suit.
A final report on the government-commissioned trial says the sections delivered a positive impact on spectator safety and improved fans' matchday experience, reports The Sun.
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