P-05-1027 Allow Welsh domestic football clubs to play friendlies and allow supporters to attend matches

This petition was submitted by Callum Howen having collected a total of 2,045 signatures.

Text of Petition:                     

At the moment, only 'elite' athletes can play football matches in Wales. These games are being played behind closed doors, without spectators.

In England, clubs below the sixth tier are now admitting spectators at a reduced capacity to friendlies, In Scotland, fans are back at PRO14 matches.

Providing clubs meet the guidelines presented, they should be allowed to play friendlies with spectators.

Additional Information:

Last season, only Caernarfon Town had an average attendance of more than 500.

Please allow Welsh clubs to have crowds of 500

https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/welsh-premier-league/attendances/2019-2020

Status

This petition was considered completed by the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 16/03/2021.

The petition was closed as part of a review of all petitions currently under consideration at the Petitions Committee's final meeting of the Fifth Senedd, in light of the upcoming election and the consideration given to this issue to date.

Full details of the consideration of this petition by the Committee and related documents can be seen on the Meetings tab above.

It was first considered by the Petitions Committee on 13/10/2020.

Senedd Constituency and Region

• Ceredigion
• Mid and West Wales

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