Return of fans to English sporting venues on hold for 'perhaps six months'

The Football Supporters’ Association said it was “crucial” to the survival of clubs to get spectators back into grounds as soon as it was safe to do so.

General view of the action on the pitch in front of empty stands during the Carabao Cup first round match at Brentford Community Stadium. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the planned return of spectators to sports venues will now not go ahead

The planned return of spectators to sports venues in England from October 1 could be on hold for six months due to fears over a second wave of coronavirus infections.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a range of restrictions in the House of Commons on Tuesday lunchtime, including those related to mass gatherings.