Premier League coronavirus tiers: Full rundown of which clubs can have fans back and when they can return

Some fans are set to return to Premier League stadiums from next week following the new government proposals for post-lockdown.

Westminster have announced that once restrictions are lifted on December 2, top-flight grounds can bring back up to 4,000 supporters, giving clubs a much-needed boost and offering a light at the end of the tunnel after a tough year.

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While it’s good news for fans, there will still be plenty of Covid restrictions put in place and how many each stadium can have will depend on which tier the local area is in.

Teams in London, Liverpool and the south will be able to welcome back 2000 fans as they are in Tier 2 but teams in Manchester, the Midlands and around the north will remain closed as they are in Tier 3.

Here’s how each Premier League club has been affected and when supporters can return…

How will the new system work?

• Tier 1 areas will be allowed 4000 fans.
• Tier 2 areas will be allowed 2000 fans.
• Tier 3 will continue behind closed doors.

Premier League: Which tier is each club in?

Tier 1

• No Premier League clubs are currently in Tier 1

Tier 2

• Arsenal – Next home games: Rapid Vienna (3 Dec), Burnley (13 Dec), Southampton (16 Dec)
• Brighton – Next home games: Southampton (7 Dec)
• Chelsea – Next home games: Leeds (5 Dec), Krasnodar (8 Dec)
• Crystal Palace – Next home games: Tottenham (13 Dec)
• Everton – Next home games: Chelsea (12 Dec)
• Fulham – Next home games: Liverpool (13 Dec), Brighton (16 Dec)
• Liverpool – Next home games: Wolves (6 Dec), Tottenham (16 Dec)Aston Villa – Tier 3
• Southampton – Next home games: Sheffield Utd (13 Dec)
• Tottenham – Next home games: Arsenal (6 Dec), Royal Antwerp (10 Dec)
• West Ham – Next home games: Man Utd (5 Dec), Crystal Palace (16 Dec)

Tier 3

• Burnley
• Leeds United
• Leicester
• Manchester City
• Manchester United
• Newcastle
• Sheffield United
• West Brom
• Wolves

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Can I attend if I live in a higher tier than my team?

People in Tier 1 and Tier 2 are allowed to move freely between their respective areas.

However, people in Tier 3 are being told not to leave their areas – though a ban is not legally enforceable.

Fans in Tier 3 are banned from attending grounds but fans in Tier 2 would be allowed to watch teams in Tier 1.

Will I have to wear a mask to attend?

Rules on masks in stadiums and entry times have not been confirmed as of yet.

However, masks have been made obligatory at all times in other stadiums in Europe where football has restarted with fans.