Standing areas will be allowed in the Premier League from January

English Premier League and Championship clubs will be able to offer licensed standing areas from January 1  
Standing areas will be allowed in the Premier League from January

General view of the standing terraces at Griffin Park (John Walton/PA)

Wed, 22 Sep, 2021 - 13:08
Jamie Gardner

Clubs in the Premier League and Championship will be able to offer licensed standing areas from January 1 next year as part of a pilot programme.

The Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) set out the plans in a statement on Wednesday.

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