Football fans could return to stadiums as early as the autumn if a test event proves to be successful.<\/p>\n
The possibility of sports supporters returning to arenas has been given a boost.<\/p>\n
Most of elite sport has been forced to be postponed or abandoned due to coronavirus<\/a>; however, many disciplines are beginning to return but supporters must spectate from home.<\/p>\n But, according to Martyn Ziegler of The Times<\/a>, officials are preparing for a test event which will determine whether it is safe for supporters to return.<\/p>\n In the report, it says that a test event will not take place before September.<\/p>\n The event, if passed successfully, may pave the way for supporters to return sooner than previously feared.<\/p>\n The Times have previously reported that a meeting was held last week between medical directors of the main sports, Jon Van-Tam and the sports minister Nigel Huddleston.<\/p>\n No timescale was indicated but a roadmap has been drafted, outlining the conditions that need to be in place to allow for football fans to return.<\/p>\n The Premier League<\/a> is set to return on Wednesday (June 17) with Sheffield United<\/a> heading to Aston Villa<\/a>, and Manchester City<\/a> hosting Arsenal<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Government and high-ranking sports officials have raised concerns that fans may turn up outside stadiums or congregate at friends’ homes.<\/p>\nConcerns Over Fan Behaviour<\/h3>\n