Premier League: home fans permitted in "a reduced capacity" for the last 2 matchdays of 2020-21

"The Premier League has today confirmed that the final two Matchweeks of the 2020-21 season will be limited to home fans, subject to the Government easing lockdown restrictions in the United Kingdom," announced the English league in a statement (see below) on 05/05/2021.

"Supporters are expected to be able to return to stadiums from 17/05/2021 in a reduced capacity, pending the final Government decision on planned Step 3 conditions, which will be announced no later than 10/05/2021," added the Premier League.

The entire 2020-21 Premier League season has so far been played behind closed doors, due to Covid-19, with the exception of a few matches where a maximum capacity of 2,000 spectators has been allowed in some stadiums. Other test events, such as the Carabao Cup final at Wembley between Manchester City FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC (1-0, 25/04/2021) hosted 4,000 fans (2,000 each), in order to trial the safe return of fans to stadiums.

"The safety and security of supporters is of paramount importance" (Premier League)