Why Chesterfield fans will have to wait longer before they can return to Technique Stadium

Chesterfield fans will have to wait at least a few more weeks before they can return to the Technique Stadium.

By Liam Norcliffe

Published 26th Nov 2020, 13:36 BST

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The government has placed North East Derbyshire into Tier 3 - the highest level of restriction - for when the national lockdown ends on December 2.

Clubs in Tier 3 cannot welcome back fans, but those in Tier 2 can let 2,000 in and those in Tier 1 can have a maximum of 4,000.

The first review will take place on December 16 which means Spireites fans could potentially be allowed into the Technique on December 28 against King’s Lynn if Chesterfield has dropped into Tier 2 by then.

The wait goes on for Chesterfield fans before they can return to the Technique Stadium.

Fourteen National League clubs can allow 2,000 supporters in because they are currently in Tier 2 areas.

Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, told the Commons: "Hope is on the horizon but we still have further to go. So we must all dig deep."

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