It will be the first match in front of spectators at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium since the FA Cup fifth-round game against Norwich on 4 March. Spurs have also set out their Covid-19 protocols for fans to observe when attending matches.
Tottenham confirm plans for 2,000 fans to attend Arsenal derby match on 6 December
Football clubs are setting out their plans for welcoming supporters back to their grounds.
It comes after the government said spectators would be allowed in outdoor sports venues after lockdown in England ends on 2 December.
Liverpool, West Ham, Tottenham and Everton are among 10 Premier League clubs in tier two, where 2,000 fans will be allowed to watch games.
The other 10 teams are all in tier three, where no fans are allowed.
There are also 34 English Football League clubs as well as eight Women’s Super League teams able to allow supporters back, though not all have yet confirmed whether they will take advantage.
There are no clubs in tier one, where 4,000 spectators would be allowed into grounds.
Arsenal will be the first Premier League club to be able to host home supporters, for their Europa League tie with Rapid Vienna on 3 December.
The first Premier League fixture to welcome fans will be West Ham v Manchester United on 5 December, before Chelsea take on Leeds later that day.
However, the Hammers will not be opening their doors to any supporters living in tier three or overseas, and there will be “limited” food and drink available.
The club will hold a ballot for season-ticket holders and those who are successful will not be eligible to go again until all season-ticket holders who want to go to a game have been to one.
West Ham boss David Moyes said the club are “really looking forward to getting supporters back” to London Stadium.
“We’d have liked to have had more, but it’s a start,” he added. “Hopefully the quicker we can get to bigger numbers, the better.”
Tottenham will see fans back for the north London derby against Arsenal on 6 December.
Spurs said they will allocate the tickets via a ballot for season ticket-holders and executive members only.
Starting from 72 hours before kick-off, all attendees will be sent a health questionnaire to complete and confirm they do not currently have coronavirus symptoms and will not travel to the game if they develop symptoms.
The club have also created a supporter code of conduct that they will ask fans to agree to before applying for tickets.
Liverpool have also set out their plans for 2,000 fans to watch their Premier League match against Wolves at Anfield on the same day.
Supporters will all be seated in the Main Stand and the ballot will only be open to fans who live in the Liverpool City Region – an area that covers the boroughs of Liverpool, Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral. Applicants must be season ticket-holders or members with at least 19 credits from the 2018-19 Premier League campaign.
Liverpool have similarly created a code of conduct that will be launched in the coming days, while fans must complete a heath declaration at the point of ticket purchase.
Chelsea have also confirmed plans for the return of 2,000 fans for their game against Leeds, but some Blues fans have criticised ticket pricing at £75 as a “clear exploitation of supporter loyalty”.
What is each club doing?
Arsenal: No ticket ballot for the Europa League game against Rapid Vienna at Emirates Stadium on 3 December, with a ‘first come, first served’ priority sale for gold and premium members.
The Gunners will hold a ticket ballot for their match with Burnley on 13 December and for all subsequent home Premier League games. More information on the balloting process will be available next week.
Brighton: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Chelsea: Ticket ballot will only be open to season ticket-holders and hospitality members. However, season ticket-holders will only be able to apply for general admission tickets, while hospitality members cannot apply for general tickets.
Crystal Palace: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Everton: Ticket ballot will only be open to season ticket-holders and hospitality members. Eligible fans will be contacted soon with details of the ballot process for the game at Goodison Park against Chelsea on 12 December.
Fulham: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Liverpool: Supporters will all be seated in the Main Stand and the ballot will only be open to fans who live in the Liverpool City Region – an area that covers the boroughs of Liverpool, Halton, Knowsley, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral.
Applicants must be season-ticket holders or members with at least 19 credits from the 2018-19 Premier League campaign.
Southampton: Tickets will be available to season ticket-holders. Club still working on a method to distribute tickets and will provide information on how to be considered for selection soon.
Tottenham: Allocating the tickets via a ballot for season ticket-holders and executive members only.
West Ham: Will not be opening their doors to any supporters living in tier three or overseas, and there will be “limited” food and drink available.
The club will hold a ballot for season ticket-holders and those who are successful will not be eligible to go again until all season ticket-holders who want to go to a game have been to one.
Championship
Bournemouth: Will hold a test event with half of their allowance (1,000 fans) for their game with Huddersfield on 12 December. Season ticket-holders will be invited to take part in a ticket ballot. Fans can apply to be seated alone or in groups of two or four.
Brentford: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Luton: Long-standing season ticket-holders are invited to attend a pilot event with half of their allowance (1,000 fans) for the game against Norwich on 2 December.
Millwall: Season ticket-holders must confirm their social bubbles to ensure they are eligible to attend the match against Derby County on 5 December.
Norwich: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Queens Park Rangers: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Reading: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Watford: 2019-20 season ticket-holders are eligible to apply for a match ballot for the fixture with Cardiff City on 5 December.
Wycombe: Yet to confirm ticket details.
League One
AFC Wimbledon: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Charlton: Season ticket-holders can apply for the ballot, which will work on a rotation system, for the game with MK Dons on 2 December.
Crewe: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Ipswich: Season ticket-holders will have to register interest which will enter them into a ballot for the game with Portsmouth on 12 December.
MK Dons: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Peterborough: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Plymouth: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Portsmouth: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Shrewsbury: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Swindon: Yet to confirm ticket details.
League Two
Barrow: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Cambridge: Season ticket-holders in seated areas will be sent e-tickets for the match against Mansfield Town on 2 December, while terrace season ticket-holders can enter the ground as normal with their season cards.
Carlisle: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Cheltenham: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Colchester: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Crawley: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Exeter: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Forest Green Rovers: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Harrogate: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Leyton Orient: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Southend: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Stevenage: Yet to confirm ticket details.
Tranmere: Yet to confirm ticket details
Original article 28.11.20 on the BBC Sport website.
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