Premier League stadium in Tier 2 will be allowed to serve alcohol to fans when they reopen from December 1 but only while seated in the concourse or in hospitality areas.
The nationwide lockdown will be lifted later this week with a return to the tiered system that was in place in October coming into force. The government confirmed that in Tier 1 and 2 areas, a limited amount of supporters -up to 4000 will be permitted back into stadia.
It will be the first time since March that competitive football in England has welcomed spectators and clubs have been hard at work to ensure that the first step towards normality is taken successfully. Rules on masks and social distancing will follow what is in place in the hospitality industry with attending supporters not permitted to socialize outside of their 'bubble'.
One area of contention has been the consumption of alcohol within stadiums. Pubs and Restaurants are restricted in what they can't serve and it hadn't been clear until now what sort of restaurants would be in place at the football.
As things stand, Liverpool will be allowed to bring 2000 fans back to Anfield while Arsenal, Brighton, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Southampton, Spurs and West Ham all fall into Tier 2 so will be allowed to reopen to spectators.
No Premier League clubs fall into Tier 1, so the remaining 10 Premier League stadia will remain closed until at least the next review, which will take place on 23 December.
England is the only country in the UK allowing the phased return of fans to begin in December, though clubs in Scotland are pilling increasing pressure onto Holyrood to follow Westminster's lead.
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