The English Football League (EFL) stated on Thursday that there could be secure locations within the League Cup ultimate between Manchester United and Newcastle United on February 26, the primary time in 35 years that some followers may stand at a house ultimate.
Wembley Stadium, which seats 90,000 spectators, could have standing areas behind every objective, with 867 seats obtainable for followers of each golf equipment within the East and West Stands.
Grounds in England’s prime divisions have been transformed to all-seater stadiums practically 30 years in the past after Liverpool supporters have been crushed into overcrowded and barricaded areas at Hillsborough Stadium in 1989, which led to the deaths of 97 folks.
“In these areas, fans are permitted to stand for matches in allocated places behind barriers or rails, which prevents them from falling forward,” the EFL stated in a press release.
“Supporters in all other areas of the stadium must remain seated.”
The choice got here after a trial the place golf equipment similar to Cardiff City, Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur supplied licensed standing stands in designated seated areas for residence and away followers.
The UK authorities stated in July final yr that extra British soccer golf equipment must undertake safer standing areas inside their stadiums.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
