LONDON: Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has hailed a test event for the partial return of supporters as a success, after 2,500 fans attended Brighton's friendly with Chelsea.
Saturday's match was one of a number of trial events announced by the government for a phased return of spectators across a range of sports. "The success of having 2,500 supporters in the Amex was very encouraging and we are committed to having full stadia as soon as possible, with safety always our priority. We are working hard alongside our clubs, the government and the safety authorities to achieve this.
Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Oliver Dowden said this weekend marked"an important milestone" in the recovery of sport.
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