THE FA have released details of how clubs from steps three to level six can allow supporters into games.
All clubs at steps three to six of the NLS and tiers three to four of
the WFP are required to have a designated COVID-19 officer; complete and
publish bespoke risk assessments and action plans; and arrange support
for Track and Trace efforts before implementing the following:
- From 22 August 2020 to 30 August 2020, spectators are permitted to attend fixtures at steps three to six of the NLS and tiers three to four of the WFP, providing that their number does not exceed 15 per cent of the minimum ground grading capacity at these levels or respective figures set out within our updated guidelines
- If a club at these levels does not play any fixtures during this period, it must have played at least one pre-season or competitive fixture in accordance with its respective level of spectators before moving on to stage two
- From 31 August 2020, clubs at steps three to six of the NLS and tiers three to four of the WFP will be permitted to allow spectators to attend fixtures provided that their number does not exceed 30 per cent of the minimum ground grading capacity at their level or the respective figures set out within our updated guidelines. However, they must be satisfied that they have been able to comply with the Government’s guidance on the return to recreational team sport and our updated guidelines
It is still not clear if supporters of Step One and Two clubs (National League and North/South) can watch games if the host club play at Step Three or below. Hereford are away to Wellington next Tuesday. If it does go ahead, no more than 150 fans will be allowed due to Wellington playing at Step 6. Between August 22 and 30, there has to be a 15% of a step ground capacity of 1,000 regardless of what the ground can actually hold.