Ten English Football League (EFL) games to pilot fan returns
4 years, 3 months ago

Ten English Football League (EFL) games to pilot fan returns

The Hindu  

Ten clubs in England's Football League will be allowed to admit up to 1,000 fans in this weekend's games as part of a pilot scheme to test the return of supporters, the EFL said on Wednesday. Among the games where fans will be allowed, Norwich City faces Preston North End and Middlesbrough is up against AFC Bournemouth in the second tier Championship. “By extending across more EFL Clubs we hope to further demonstrate that the measures developed can allow fans to return in greater numbers from as early as next month,” said EFL Chair, Rick Parry. The ten matches also include games in the third tier League One and fourth tier League Two.

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EFL to offer clubs guidance on how to tackle poor behaviour by fans
2 years, 1 month ago

EFL to offer clubs guidance on how to tackle poor behaviour by fans

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The English Football League is providing its clubs …

Football league clubs have been MAKING MONEY from supporters' gambling losses
2 years, 3 months ago

Football league clubs have been MAKING MONEY from supporters' gambling losses

Daily Mail  

The scheme was discontinued in 2020 but some EFL sides are still benefitting An affiliate scheme with Sky Bet saw clubs pocket a percentage of losses Football League clubs have been making money from their supporters’ gambling losses, it has emerged. EFL clubs have been making money from their own fans' gambling losses with Sky Bet However, the EFL have …

EFL fixtures to be played as scheduled on Tuesday and Wednesday
2 years, 3 months ago

EFL fixtures to be played as scheduled on Tuesday and Wednesday

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. However, it is not yet certain that all matches in the Premier …

English Football League says matches to return from Tuesday
2 years, 3 months ago

English Football League says matches to return from Tuesday

Hindustan Times  

The English Football League, which manages the three divisions below the Premier League, said on Monday that matches will return as scheduled from Tuesday after the last round of games were postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth. The top flight Premier League and EFL announced last week that the games had been postponed after the queen, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, …

English football’s great reform debate: A ‘good day for fans’ or a ‘kick in the teeth’ with frustrating delays
2 years, 8 months ago

English football’s great reform debate: A ‘good day for fans’ or a ‘kick in the teeth’ with frustrating delays

New York Times  

In the moments that followed sports minister Nigel Huddleston’s statement to the House of Commons yesterday, Tracey Crouch took to her feet from the back benches and called it a “good day for football fans”. Not only is the Premier League spending time “reviewing” its Owners’ & Directors’ Test, it plans to introduce “a number of measures” that will give …

Home Fans Only for Final Two Premier League Matches
3 years, 8 months ago

Home Fans Only for Final Two Premier League Matches

News 18  

The Premier League on Wednesday said a limited number of supporters would be permitted to return to stadiums for the final two rounds of the 2020-21 season, with attendance restricted to home fans. Matches in England’s top-flight have taken place behind closed doors since June, apart from a brief window late last year when small crowds were allowed before a …

England plans return of fans in time for Premier League finale in May
3 years, 10 months ago

England plans return of fans in time for Premier League finale in May

India TV News  

Plans to ease England's lockdown restrictions will see up to 10,000 supporters being allowed back into Premier League stadiums for the final day of the season in May ahead of Wembley hosting European Championship games. Some sports in England could see fans return even earlier in April, the government said on Monday, as part of pilots involving coronavirus testing to …

EFL clubs should take legal action over fan ban - Peterborough owner - Football News - Sportstar
4 years ago

EFL clubs should take legal action over fan ban - Peterborough owner - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The owner of League One side Peterborough has called on clubs in the English Football League to take legal action after the government reintroduced bans on spectators due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. Clubs in lower-risk regions were allowed to welcome back fans earlier this month but large areas of south-east and eastern England, including Peterborough, will be added …

Lockdown tiers: Which Premier League clubs can have fans and how many?
4 years, 1 month ago

Lockdown tiers: Which Premier League clubs can have fans and how many?

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The rules outlined by the government are: Tier 1: Up to 4,000 …

Return of Fans a Big Boost for Lower-tier Clubs, Says EFL Chief Rick Parry
4 years, 1 month ago

Return of Fans a Big Boost for Lower-tier Clubs, Says EFL Chief Rick Parry

News 18  

The return of supporters to outdoor elite sporting events in England is a lifeline for lower-tier soccer clubs that have suffered huge financial losses amid the COVID-19 pandemic, English Football League chairman Rick Parry said. Up to 4,000 fans can attend sports events in the lowest-risk tier one areas of England, and 2,000 in tier two areas, when the month-long …

Premier League and EFL clubs want to use 30 per cent of their stadium capacity when fans return
4 years, 1 month ago

Premier League and EFL clubs want to use 30 per cent of their stadium capacity when fans return

Daily Mail  

EFL and Premier League clubs are urging ministers to allow them to use 30 per cent of their stadium capacities once fans are allowed to attend matches, which may be as soon as next month. At Bristol City, 4,000 fans have been surveyed and 99.9 per cent are committed to follow the club’s COVID-19 code of conduct and 98 per …

Premier League, EFL to face panel over lack of COVID-19 rescue package
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League, EFL to face panel over lack of COVID-19 rescue package

The Hindu  

England's football chiefs are set to face members of parliament next week to discuss why no agreement has been reached on a bail-out package for lower-tier clubs facing financial strain amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The English Football League, representing the three divisions below the Premier League, last month rejected a 50 million pounds offer from the top flight saying it …

Premier League, EFL to Face Panel Over Lack of Coronavirus Rescue Package
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League, EFL to Face Panel Over Lack of Coronavirus Rescue Package

News 18  

England’s football chiefs are set to face members of parliament next week to discuss why no agreement has been reached on a bail-out package for lower-tier clubs facing financial strain amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The English Football League, representing the three divisions below the Premier League, last month rejected a 50 million pounds offer from the top flight saying it …

Carlisle become first EFL club to welcome back fans
4 years, 3 months ago

Carlisle become first EFL club to welcome back fans

The Hindu  

Carlisle United became the first English club to welcome back fans for a league match on Saturday as it took on Southend United in a League Two clash at its Brunton Park stadium. Up to 1,000 fans were permitted for the lunchtime kickoff, with Carlisle one of eight clubs to take part in a government pilot scheme to allow fans …

Coronavirus rules leave Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder all at sea as EFL welcomes back fans
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus rules leave Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder all at sea as EFL welcomes back fans

Firstpost  

Eight English Football League matches are set to be played in front of crowds of up to 1,000 this weekend, in the second, third and fourth tiers. London: Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says he is baffled by coronavirus rules that allow fans into stadiums for a pilot scheme at the same time as tough new restrictions are in place …

EFL gets green light to stage pilot events with 1000 fans - Football news
4 years, 3 months ago

EFL gets green light to stage pilot events with 1000 fans - Football news

The Hindu  

The English Football League said on Tuesday it has received government approval to stage pilot events where up to 1,000 fans can attend matches at stadiums this month. “Therefore, the successful delivery of further pilots will be an important step towards getting larger number of fans into grounds safely.” The EFL added that it would collect insights from these events …

Cambridge scrap plans for 2,000 fans to attend their League Two match with Carlisle
4 years, 4 months ago

Cambridge scrap plans for 2,000 fans to attend their League Two match with Carlisle

Daily Mail  

League Two football club Cambridge have confirmed that no spectators would now be able to attend their match against Carlisle on Saturday due to the shift in government guidelines regarding coronavirus. Cambridge have confirmed no spectators will attend their match against Carlisle on Saturday Cambridge had fans in their stadium for the EFL Cup match with Fulham U21s earlier this …

Premier League plans for return of fans face government review
4 years, 4 months ago

Premier League plans for return of fans face government review

The Hindu  

The Premier League's hopes of bringing fans back into stadiums in early October could be hampered after the UK government said it will review the plans and limit test events for sport. “We must revise plans to pilot larger audiences in venues later this month and review our intention to return audiences to stadiums from 1 October,” Johnson said. RELATED| …

League One clubs expected to vote to end league season early
4 years, 7 months ago

League One clubs expected to vote to end league season early

The Telegraph  

League One clubs are this week expected to follow League Two in curtailing their season. It is understood that the top two, Coventry City and Rotherham United, will be promoted with the final place determined via the play-offs - which will either involve four teams or, possibly, eight teams. As with League Two the final places are expected be decided …

Football fans may not be allowed into grounds until January, EFL warns
4 years, 8 months ago

Football fans may not be allowed into grounds until January, EFL warns

The Telegraph  

The English Football League has warned clubs that it may be January 2021 before fans are allowed back into stadiums. A report, by the consultants Oakwell Sports Advisory, has also suggested the average loss across League One and League Two for playing games without fans for the rest of the campaign will be £700,000 per club while Telegraph Sport understands …

Coronavirus: EFL says testing key to resuming season
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: EFL says testing key to resuming season

The Hindu  

The EFL has pledged to have rigorous coronavirus testing in place before its leagues resume in England, and insisted the return of football must not negatively affect key workers. Reports on Saturday suggested Premier League football may return within weeks with matches taking place behind closed doors. The EFL has been suspended since March 13 and the body's chairman Rick …

Coronavirus Outbreak: England Football League aiming to broadcast all games in event of league resuming 'behind closed doors'
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: England Football League aiming to broadcast all games in event of league resuming 'behind closed doors'

Firstpost  

Clubs from England’s Football League, the three divisions below the Premier League, have been told that when the action does return it is likely to be without fans present but that all games should be broadcast live. “Unfortunately, I cannot tell you today when football will resume, though whenever we do return matches are likely to be played without crowds,” …

English Football League needs 56 days to finish season, playoffs in all three divisions, says EFL chief
4 years, 9 months ago

English Football League needs 56 days to finish season, playoffs in all three divisions, says EFL chief

Firstpost  

The EFL, which oversees the three divisions below the Premier League — the Championship, League One and League Two — also said matches may be held without fans in attendance. The English Football League’s chairman Rick Parry has told member clubs it needs about 56 days to complete the 2019-20 season and intends to conclude the campaign with the playoffs …

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