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Nov 2020
Harrogate Town reveal plans to welcome fans this weekend
Fans can expect to see one way systems, hand sanitising areas and covid signs when they return to the ground for the first time in months this weekend.
The Envirovent Stadium, Wetherby Road.
Harrogate Town will open the stadium this weekend to a limited number of fans for the first time since March.
Saturday's home match against Forest Green Rovers has been designated a test event and the stadium will operate a much lower capacity than usual.
Tickets will not go on general sale. Those with deposits for a season ticket will be able to reserve standing tickets in the main stand and the car park terrace.
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Currently the club has 450 season ticket deposit holders. It will not sell any new season tickets until further notice.
The club has introduced one way systems, hand sanitising areas and signage for spectators.
Only those in tier one or tier two areas will be able to attend the game, ruling out much of the areas surrounding North Yorkshire that are in tier three.
The club is awaiting approval from the English Football League, the Sports Ground Safety Authority and local Safety Advisory Group to use the fixture as a test event.
Season ticket deposit holders will receive an email with further details and a follow-up call before Friday.
A spokesperson for the club said:
"We are hopeful that should the test event be a success, we may be able to increase the capacity at future games.
"Supporters unable to attend Saturday's fixture can continue to watch the action via our streaming service.
"Thank you for your continued patience and support."
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