Fans have been asked to spend £14.95 on a string of Premier League games that have been available on BT Sport Box Office and Sky Sports Box Office. This came in marginally over the Premier League’s target, which was to match stadium attendances. The average attendance for the 2018/19 season – the last one free from Covid-19 – was 38,168, which means they have just about hit their target. The Athletic predicted that average viewing figures of around 40,000 would work out at £600,000 earned for clubs, minus broadcast fees. ‘Supporters have overwhelmingly rejected this offer and the Premier League must now act.

Source: Metro October 27, 2020 13:30 UTC