But - for the first time - introducing safe standing is in the manifestos of the three main political parties. "The extensive data from surveys provided by the EFL and fans' groups clearly show that fans want safe standing introduced. Liberal Democrats:Manifesto says: "Move towards introducing 'safe standing' at football clubs, requiring the Sports Grounds Safety Authority to prepare guidance for implementing this change." In October, a government-commissioned report said more evidence was required before safe standing could be adopted. So it means safe standing may not come into force until at least 2021, as once evidence has been gathered there is likely to be a public consultation, meaning it could be 2022 before safe standing might be introduced.

Source: BBC December 10, 2019 14:01 UTC