Fan Return Pilot Schemes Continue

Amex StadiumFans will be allowed in the Amex Stadium for Brighton's friendly with Chelsea on Saturday as part of the government's latest pilot scheme.

Brighton say a total of 2,500 tickets will be made available to season-ticket holders and members for Saturday's match, the largest number of tickets available so far within one of the pilot schemes.

Chief executive Paul Barber said the fixture was "the start of a progression of bringing larger crowds back to stadiums over what we hope will be a relatively short period of time, as confidence increases".

Some fans will also be able to attend a women's friendly at Lewes on Sunday, West Ham and Arsenal's Women's Super League game and Non-League Finals Day. The Harlequins versus Bath Premiership rugby union match at Twickenham Stoop on September 5th is also due to be part of the latest batch of pilot schemes to welcome spectators, with the capacity expected to be limited to 4,000.

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) say capacity limits and ticketing processes will vary based on individual venues and events, with further pilots to be announced in due course.

Racecourse Association chief executive David Armstrong said: "The disappointment of postponing our last confirmed pilot at Goodwood was felt across the sport, but the learnings and behind-the-scenes work have been of great value to others. Racing is ready to proceed in a safe manner and we are looking forward to once again welcoming crowds back to the racecourse."