WSL game between West Ham and Arsenal will go ahead with 1,000 fans in attendance
4 years, 3 months ago

WSL game between West Ham and Arsenal will go ahead with 1,000 fans in attendance

Daily Mail  

Saturday's Women's Super League fixture between West Ham and Arsenal will be played in front of spectators despite the latest Government Covid-19 restrictions. West Ham's Women's Super League fixture with Arsenal on Saturday evening will take place with up to 1,000 spectators in attendance at the Chigwell Construction Stadium A restricted crowd will be admitted to Dagenham's home stadium for Saturday night's game But the Hammers are still preparing to welcome back some fans for the 5.20pm kick-off, which will be televised live on BT Sport. A statement on West Ham's website read: 'The Hammers' first home fixture of the season, after the summer move to Dagenham & Redbridge FC, has been selected as one of the pilot events to test the return of spectators to elite sporting fixtures. 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 week Any pilot events from now on are likely to be capped at a capacity of 1,000 people Likewise the T20 Blast cricket fixture between Yorkshire and Durham set for next Wednesday at Headingley in Leeds.

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WTC final: Around 4000 fans to be allowed for India vs New Zealand showdown at Rose Bowl

India TV News  

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3 years, 8 months ago

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The Hindu  

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4 years ago

Premier League clubs to see return of fans

The Hindu  

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4 years, 3 months ago

Crowds to return for first time post-lockdown as Harlequins lead pilot events

The Telegraph  

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