Premier League clubs agree on matchday rules with 300 people including scouts and doping officials allowed in stadiums

PREMIER LEAGUE clubs have agreed new matchday rules ahead of football’s return on June 17.

The plans allow for 300 people to be allowed in stadiums including scouts and doping officials.

Today’s shareholder meeting saw clubs vote on the proposals and the decision was unanimous.

Just 37 ‘Red Zone’ passes will be issued to each team which are expected to be used by 20 players.

And a further 12 comprising coaches, medical staff, media, doping officials, club scouts and an additional five essential staff members.

Green and Amber zones will also be used for the remaining 226 people.

As well as club representatives, a referee, two linesman and a fourth official will be in attendance.

And VAR officials at Stockley Park will also spread across separate rooms to ensure social distancing.

TV broadcasters – including Sky and BT Sport – will have up to 98 staff members in the ground alongside a maximum of 25 written journalists and 15 radio broadcasters.

A minute’s silence will be held for the NHS before each game and players will walk on to the pitch separately.

The away team will walk out first before the first team follow with the officials bringing up the rear.

If the stadium allows it, two separate tunnels will be used to encourage social distancing.

And benches will be expanded to ensure both squads and their staff can social distance.

Teams will only be allowed 15 minute team talks in the dressing rooms before the game.

And the pre-game coin toss and Premier League anthem will remain as before.

Balls and goalposts will also be deep cleaned before the game.