Arsenal fans to be allowed in the stadium…but in reduced attendance

The Gunners are planning to allow fans back into the Emirates Stadium for their Premier League clash against Sheffield United on October 3. The number of fans to be in attendance will be at a reduced capacity based on the government directives.

 

To solve the problem of how many would be in attendance, Arsenal are planning to introduce a ballot system that will determine which of the club’s season ticket holders would be allowed to attend the fixture.

 

In a statement released by the club on their website, they said, “Although our home fixture against West Ham on Sunday 20 September will be played behind closed doors, based on the current UK government guidelines, we hope to be able to welcome supporters back to Emirates Stadium on a reduced capacity basis for the Sheffield United game scheduled for Saturday 3 October.”

 

“While we finalise the details surrounding our reduced capacity matches, we want to update you on our plans to welcome you back to Emirates Stadium safely. In devising an agile plan for the season ahead, we are focused on maximizing the number of supporters able to safely attend matches at Emirates Stadium and providing fair and equitable access to the limited tickets available for all season ticket holders.”