THE EFL has welcomed news supporters will soon be able to attend games once again.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced earlier today that outdoor and indoor venues in tier one and two areas would be allowed to admit spectators on a limited basis.

And the EFL have now expressed their delight.

An EFL statement said: “Whilst today’s news is subject to regional restrictions, it is an important step in achieving a return to normal, alongside it being crucial to addressing the significant revenue gap left by a lack of spectators and other revenue streams as a result of the pandemic.

“The restrictions in place does mean that not all clubs will get the opportunity straight away to reopen their turnstiles and we still await further guidance from DCMS to understand what areas will be placed in which tier which will not be available until later this week.

"In the meantime we are doing all we can to ensure we are ready to return when allowed to do so.

“Having worked closely in developing the appropriate safety guidance in conjunction with DCMS and the SGSA, alongside undertaking a series of pilot events hosting up to 1,000 spectators in September, EFL clubs have already demonstrated that they are well positioned to deliver the safe return of fans.

“Exit analysis shows that those who attended pilot fixtures felt overwhelmingly safe and adhered to the necessary protocols and the EFL will continue its work with clubs to ensure that they have the most up to-date safety procedures in place to welcome supporters back as soon as the relevant restrictions are lifted.”