Stadiums will be allowed to re-open from December 2 with 4,000 fans allowed in Tier 1 areas

Stadiums will be allowed to re-open from December 2 once the second coronavirus lockdown is eased, according to reports.

Sportsmail revealed on Tuesday that the Department for Culture Media and Sport has submitted proposals to the Cabinet Office for the return of fans to grounds in December.

But now it has been announced that 4,000 spectators – or 50 per cent of a stadium’s capacity for outdoor events, depending on which is lower – will be allowed in Tier 1 areas as well as 2,000 spectators or 50 per cent capacity for indoor events also allowed.

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