The Premier League has confirmed the final two rounds of games this season will be limited to home fans only.
Up to 10,000 home fans will be allowed to attend the final two rounds of top-flight games in England, subject to the UK government going ahead with the planned easing of coronavirus restrictions on May 17th.
Supporters are expected to be able to return to stadiums from May 17th in a reduced capacity, pending the final Government decision on planned Step 3 conditions, which will be announced no later than May 10th.
It was confirmed last week that fixtures have been rescheduled to provide an opportunity for each club to host one home game with supporters before the end of the season.
The second last round of games will be played on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday, May 19th with the final matches of the season kicking off at 4pm on Sunday, May 23rd.
The #PL 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
Full statement 👉 https://t.co/Yq7U3ECUzP pic.twitter.com/633ArXguI9— Premier League (@premierleague) May 5, 2021
A statement from the Premier League read: "Following consultation with clubs, it was agreed matches would not be open to away supporters due to varying operational challenges across the League and the need to deliver a consistent approach, while maximising the opportunity for home-fan attendance.
"The safety and security of supporters is of paramount importance. Clubs have a proven track record of providing Covid-safe environments and have operational plans in place ready to safely welcome supporters back to their stadiums.
"Fans have been greatly missed at Premier League matches and this marks a key step towards full stadiums, including away fans, from the start of the 2021/22 season."
Premier League fixtures for May 18th and 19th:
Brighton vs Man City
Burnley vs Liverpool
Chelsea vs Leicester
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
Everton vs Wolves
Man Utd vs Fulham
Newcastle vs Sheffield Utd
Southampton vs Leeds
Tottenham vs Aston Villa
West Brom vs West Ham
Premier League fixtures for May 23rd (all games kick off at 4pm):
Arsenal vs Brighton
Aston Villa vs Chelsea
Fulham vs Newcastle
Leeds vs West Brom
Leicester vs Tottenham
Liverpool vs Crystal Palace
Man City vs Everton
Sheffield Utd vs Burnley
West Ham vs Southampton
Wolves vs Man Utd
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