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Richard Forrester

EFL to discuss ending 60-year ban and what it means for Bristol City and their rivals

The EFL will hold talks with clubs before making a decision on whether to scrap the 3pm blackout rule, according to reports.

i writes the topic will be raised at the annual AGM meeting in June whether to completely get rid of or change the rules behind the blackout ban which has been in force since the 1960s.

It was initially brought in to stop dwindling attendances so clubs could benefit from the revenue generated by ticket sales. However, it is understood the iFollow service could now be used an extra source of income with the rise of streaming possbilities.

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