It's been a hard season for match-going football fans, with Premier League clubs' stadiums empty for almost the entire campaign.
However, many will have had some hope given to them by the chance to attend the final two games of the season. What's more, this may be about to get even better.
The Premier League is reportedly close to confirming that 500 away fans will be able to go to the final two matches, as part of the up to 10,000 allowed to attend.
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According to The Times, the Premier League's chief executive, Richard Masters, has written to all 20 clubs to say that the government is planning to relax the rules around away supporters after 17 May.
Clubs have been asked for their views on this, with there possibly being a problem when it is presented to local Safety Advisory Groups who have to give the final OK on social distancing and whether matches can go ahead.
Masters' letter reportedly reads: "Government has informed us that, as
Covid-19 indicators continue to improve, it is planning to relax the 'no
away fans' stipulation from the Stage Five Guidance, governing the
playing of our final match rounds in season 2020-21.
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"The return of fans and ultimately full stadiums remains our primary goal, therefore our view is that we must accept the opportunity to host as wide a range of supporters as possible.
"That being the case, the Executive proposes an away ticket allocation of 5 per cent of available capacity (a maximum of 500 away fans) at round 37 and 38 matches, respecting the £30 away ticket price cap."
He added: "This policy is designed to accommodate away supporters, maximise home fan numbers and reduce the likelihood of SAG resistance."
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