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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Malik Ouzia

Full rollout of safe standing moves step closer after Government encouraged by Premier League pilot scheme

The Government are considering allowing safe standing at all Premier League and Championship grounds next season, following a successful trial this term.

Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston said he had been encouraged by the pilot scheme involving five clubs and is now minded to alter all-seater legislation to give all stadiums in the top two tiers the option to install safe standing sections ahead of the new campaign.

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