SM
Plzen vs. Man United: 11 hrs 52 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
Collect News Data

Spectators able to attend EFL playoff semi-finals and finals

:Headline: Spectators able to attend EFL playoff semi-finals and finals:
Only home fans will be allowed to attend the semi-final matches.
Sports Mole

Fans will be able to attend the Championship, League One and League Two play-offs, the EFL has announced.

After the Government announced on Monday that it was proceeding with its plan to take the third step in its coronavirus recovery road map, supporters will be allowed into stadiums for both legs of the semi-finals and the final of all three divisions.

The games of each semi-final will be restricted to home fans only and the clubs involved will now liaise with relevant local Safety Advisory Groups to determine the capacity.

Fans of both teams are set to be allowed to attend the three finals over the Bank Holiday weekend of May 29-31, currently due to be held at Wembley.

The Welsh Government confirmed earlier on Tuesday that the Championship semi-final second leg between Swansea and Barnsley on May 22 and Newport's League Two play-off semi-final first leg against Forest Green would be used as pilot events in Wales' roadmap to unlocking the country.

EFL chief executive Trevor Birch said: "We are delighted to welcome back fans for the Sky Bet play-offs which will be fantastic for our competition and another significant step towards the EFL's aspiration of having full stadia at the start of next season.

"Discussions remain ongoing with the Welsh Government in respect of the position in Wales, but all parties appreciate the importance of seeing fans return for these games.

"Over the course of the past 12 months, our clubs have implemented stringent protocols and have worked tirelessly to overcome unprecedented challenges this campaign. Fans' return at this climax of the season is just reward for semi-finalist clubs who will now use their significant expertise in crowd management to ensure supporters can enjoy a safe and enjoyable return to their much-loved home grounds.

"We are thankful to all those who have helped ensure fans will be able to support their clubs in important fixtures through the semi-finals and we look forward to welcoming fans in yet greater numbers at the play-off finals."

Bournemouth and Brentford make up the four Championship semi-finalists, with the first legs getting under way on May 17.

Oxford take on Blackpool and Sunderland and Lincoln go head-to-head in the League One semi-finals, while Tranmere, who sacked manager Keith Hill on Tuesday, play Morecambe in the other League Two semi-final.

body check tags ::

amp_article__446966 : Collect and Make Data not in DataBase  : 
last updated article - 2021-05-11 12:04:30:
html db last update - 2021-05-11 12:04:30 :

ex - 7200 : read : write cache and make html

Coronavirus outbreak - Click here for more stories

Share this article now:
GV
Read Next:
Motherwell's Allan Campbell set to leave club this summer
>


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!
Read more about Coronavirus Outbreak Football
Follow @SportsMole for the latest breaking news stories, and follow @sm_headlines to get every headline from Sports Mole
Recommended Next on SM
Motherwell's Allan Campbell set to leave club this summer
Bellingham, Saka, Vinicius: Champions League Team of the Week
50 not out: Landmark Salah goal enough for Liverpool against gritty Girona
How long will Raphinha miss? Hansi Flick provides an update on his star forward

Page options

Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool14112129111835
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1585229151429
4Manchester CityMan City158342721627
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest157441918125
6Aston Villa157442323025
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Brentford157263128323
10Fulham156542220223
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle155551921-220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester153572130-914
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich151681427-139
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1523102338-159
20Southampton1512121131-205
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

history www

Man City's misery continues as Juventus claim vital Champions League victory

1

MC

How long will Raphinha miss? Hansi Flick provides an update on his star forward

2

HL

Sandro Tonali's future at Newcastle United clarified as rumours of exit grow

3

ST

Marcus Rashford price revealed? Man United consider options ahead of January

4

MR

First signing of Amorim era: Man United 'secure deal' for in-demand wonderkid

5

FS

Preview: Derby vs. Portsmouth - prediction, team news, lineups

6

PD

Bellingham, Saka, Vinicius: Champions League Team of the Week

7

BS

"A bad situation" - Amorim reacts to shock Ashworth departure

8

&B

Wednesday's Champions League predictions including Juventus vs. Man City

9

WC

Back home? Former club 'plotting sensational move' for Chelsea star

10

BH


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .