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SEASON
2019/20
RESTART
GUIDE
Version 01
Introduction
The 2019/20 Premier League season COVID-19 testing Return to
will resume on Wednesday 17 June, programme matches
with matches taking place behind
The Premier League’s COVID-19 testing On 28 May, Premier League Shareholders
closed doors. programme commenced on 17 May, with agreed to the new provisional restart date
tests of players and staff at all 20 clubs of Wednesday 17 June, provided all safety
conducted twice weekly. Anybody who requirements are in place. This was followed
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, has tested positive has self-isolated
for a period of seven days.
by the Government giving the go-ahead
for competitive sport to resume in England
the overriding priority of the Premier The testing programme is managed by
behind closed doors from 1 June.
League has been the health and biotechnology company Prenetics, which
has considerable experience in COVID-19
The protocols established have been
developed in consultation with clubs,
wellbeing of everyone. The safety testing, both in a clinical and community players, managers and in line with the
setting. Testing will continue twice weekly guidelines set out by Government. The Return
of players, coaches and club staff once matches resume and only those who to Training Protocol, testing programmes
have recorded a negative test in the five and risk assessments all remain in place
has been paramount in the phased days leading up to the match can enter with additional requirements relevant to
return to training and this will continue the Red Zone in any stadium. matchdays being added. Among the core
principles are maintaining social distancing,
to be the case when fixtures return. following Public Health England guidance
and minimising support from public services.
Strict protocols have been put in place Returning Broadcast
to ensure that stadiums are as safe as to training information
possible for everybody present.
The Premier League introduced a phased All 92 matches will be televised live in the UK
This document provides an overview return to training in line with the latest by Sky Sports, BT Sport, Amazon Prime and
Government advice. Stage One permitted the BBC. A total of 33 fixtures will be free-to-air,
of all the official guidelines, as well as small-group training while maintaining social shown on Sky Pick, Amazon Prime and BBC Sport.
explaining how the broadcast experience distancing from 19 May. Stage Two was
approved on 27 May, allowing a resumption
Live commentary of every fixture is available in
the UK on BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT.
will differ for fans following at home. of contact training, while minimising any
unnecessary close contact. At all times Sky Sports and BT Sport are also providing
throughout this period, the safety of offers for season ticket holders who do not
training environments was of paramount have an existing subscription.
importance, with a series of protocols
International fans should continue
put in place to mitigate risk to all players,
to visit premierleague.com for
staff and their families.
country-specific scheduling information.
Premier League Season 2019/20 Restart Guide 2Matchday Protocols
How will clubs ensure How are teams Stadium zoning
stadia are safe travelling to matches? Maps of stadia clearly define the zones and areas where
on a matchday? particular people are permitted. Stadia are divided into
three zones – Red, Amber and Green – and each zone has
Team travel can be via car, coach, plane or
unique protocols and procedures related to them.
train, but social distancing must be applied
Premier League clubs have worked with in all of these transport modes, ensuring
local authorities and other partners appropriate space between occupied seats
to develop venue operation plans and and that full hygiene measures are observed.
COVID-19 stadium risk assessments, Those driving their own vehicle should travel
minimising both the risk to public health alone. In line with Government legislations,
and reliance on local health and other hotels should be for essential use only.
emergency services. If hotels are used, risk assessments should be
conducted and mitigating measures applied.
Clubs have to establish a security plan to
ensure access to the stadium is only granted
to accredited individuals. The number of
people who will be present at each stadium
for the remainder of the 2019/20 season is
approximately 300.
Testing Training Ground/Home Stadium
All players continue to adhere Upon Arrival
to the Premier League testing Sterile route from drop off to relaxation
programme. area and dressing rooms
Before Departure
Players complete relevant
Positive Negative Dressing Rooms
checks and report
test test Social distancing strictly observed.
and any symptoms.
Travel Additional changing area facilities required.
Player travel
via flight/team Pre-match warm-ups
Minimise close contact between all persons. Red Zone Amber Zone Green Zone
Self Isolation coach/own car
in sterile Restricted pitch access.
environments Only individuals who have undergone This covers all areas of the stadium The area outside the stadium where
Any players displaying symptoms with social Match
tests in the five days prior to a match can interior with the exception of the Red access control points, vehicle parking
must isolate at home for 7 days distancing. Walk-outs will be staggered.
enter the Red Zone in any stadium, which Zone, including stands, concourses and and OB compounds and units are located.
prior to their return to training Back Home/ Training Ground Minimise close contact with match officials.
includes the pitch, technical area, tunnel pitchside interview areas. Entry and exit Access will be granted in accordance
or matches. All recovery strategies completed
and dressing rooms. Those individuals points are strictly managed. To gain with the club’s COVID-19 policy.
individually back at home. Post-match
must have a Clinical Passport – a bar code access, individuals must have completed
No Restrict interaction with the other team. Minimal
they have printed out or on their mobile a medical questionnaire, as well as having
Symptoms therapy at max 15 mins. Contracted broadcast
phone, which is scanned to check that their temperature checked upon arrival.
requirements only conducted pitchside.
their most recent test result is negative –
before being granted access to stadium.
Premier League Season 2019/20 Restart Guide 3Matchday Protocols
What differences will there be to
matchday facilities and procedures?
Dressing rooms Players’ tunnel Technical area Medical treatment
Adequate space must be made available Players and match officials will stagger Team benches will be expanded to enable Any member of staff performing
in the team and match officials’ dressing their entry onto and off the pitch. social-distancing measures during the match. physiotherapy or soft tissue treatment
rooms to allow for suitable social-distancing There should be no congregation in This can include using seats next to the must wear appropriate PPE, including
measures, meaning additional rooms will or around the tunnel area at any time, bench or reallocating seats to provide the a surgical face mask, disposable gloves
be used if necessary. This will differ from club and there will be no handshakes. In some required distance between people. Those and a disposable plastic apron. Paramedic
to club. Staggered use of changing facilities stadia, teams will use different tunnels. in the technical area must adhere to social numbers will be determined by each club
is encouraged and use of showers is distancing measures, with zones clearly and clubs should nominate two members
permitted as long as individuals are marked out. of Red Zone staff to act as stretcher bearers.
socially distanced.
Disinfection Hygiene Media interviews Anti-doping tests
Clubs will apply strict cleaning measures Each home club must ensure that hand Post-match broadcast interviews will take Doping control will still be in operation,
at stadia, with widespread disinfection sanitiser dispensers are freely available place pitchside with social distancing with social distancing observed.
taking place. This will include, but is not throughout the stadium, as well as clearly exercised. Boom microphones must be used All anti-doping officials will be
limited to, changing facilities, dugouts, signposting handwashing facilities. and cleaned between interviews. Huddle tested for COVID-19 before being
the matchball, goal posts, corner flags Attendees with the exception of players interviews are not permitted. Post-match allowed to attend the Red Zone.
and substitution boards. and coaching staff on team benches must press conferences will be conducted virtually.
wear face coverings. This will also be
waived at certain times for broadcast
presenters and commentators,
under social-distancing guidelines.
Premier League Season 2019/20 Restart Guide 4On-field Protocols
The following guidelines have
been issued to players and
managers to reduce risk and
maximise personal safety:
Social distancing whenever possible Walkout procedure Drinks breaks
Maintain distance during Restrict post-match interaction
After a staggered exit from the tunnel, Drinks breaks will be taken midway through
goal celebrations. with opposition team.
teams will line up for the Premier League each half, lasting no longer than one minute,
anthem, observing social distancing. with players drinking from their own water
There will be no handshake. bottles. Time will be added on at the end
of each half.
Hygiene
No handshakes. No spitting or nose clearing.
Warm-ups and Replacement
Hand sanitisers should be used Players should use their
warm-downs match balls
before and after every match. own water bottles.
Warm-ups are risk-assessed and modified In the absence of ball assistants, spare match
where required to minimise unnecessary balls will be placed at intervals around the
close contact. Match officials require a pitch, in case one can’t be retrieved from the
designated warm-up area. Warm-downs stands without causing a delay to the game.
should last no more than 25 minutes and Referees will offer guidance in managing
Conduct are likely to be staggered for each team. the process.
No surrounding match officials. No mass confrontations.
Premier League Season 2019/20 Restart Guide 5Health and Safety Measures
Match officials Substitutes VAR Hub
Premier League match officials The number of substitutes that can VAR will continue to be in operation
have been isolating throughout be used during a match is increasing at IMG Studios, Stockley Park. There
this period, but have kept in regular from three to five, in line with the will be a different configuration to
contact via video conference calls. temporary law amendment made the usual VAR Hub set-up in order
They have been training regularly by the International Football to allow for social distancing, with
and their fitness has been monitored. Association Board. Teams will also additional rooms also being used
They are now being tested at the be able to have nine players on the when required.
same regularity as Premier League bench rather than seven, and will
players, and will follow the exact have three opportunities to make
same protocols. substitutions during the match
(not including half-time).
Premier League Season 2019/20 Restart Guide 6Broadcast Enhancements
One of the most recognisable and Matchday features
important features of Premier League •As a show of recognition for the incredible •For the first 12 matches of the restarted
football is the atmosphere created work of NHS workers during the COVID-19 campaign, all player names on the back of
crisis, an NHS badge will feature on player shirts will be replaced by Black Lives Matter.
by home and away fans. Working in and match official shirts for the remainder A Black Lives Matter sleeve patch will also
conjunction with our broadcast of the 2019/20 season. feature on shirts for the remainder of the season.
The Premier League will support players who
partners, a number of innovations •A moment’s silence will be held before ‘take a knee’ before or during matches and will
the opening 12 matches to recognise those
have been developed to enhance whose lives have been affected by COVID-19
restate its No Room For Racism messaging on
LED boards and in communications.
the broadcast experience in the •‘We Are One Team’ will feature on a patch
absence of supporters in the stadium. on the match balls and on Premier League
branding in stadia, reflecting how the League,
clubs, fans and players have come together
to support the NHS, their communities and
society as a whole during the pandemic.
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tadium dressing will include a wrap •Live video feeds featuring 16 supporters
covering seats in the lower tiers at all 20 from each club will be made available to
stadia. The stadium wraps are designed broadcasters and to clubs for use on big
by each club and aim to improve the screens during matches.
environment both visually and acoustically,
as well as creating consistency across the •Where feasible, broadcasters will identify
competition. a celebration camera which players can
head to after scoring.
•Clubs can use music at key trigger
moments such as kick-off, goals and •Tunnel cameras to help fans see the build-
substitutions by the home club. up to the match (this will not include sound).
•Fans watching from home can choose •Audio from the coin toss
to select EA Sports Atmospheric Audio, will now be captured live.
but crowd noise will not be played inside
the stadium.
Premier League Season 2019/20 Restart Guide 7Further Information Upcoming Fixtures
Public health messaging Wednesday 17 June Monday 22 June Match Round 32
Saturday 27 June
Previously postponed 20:00 M
anchester City vs.
due to participation in Burnley 12:30 Aston Villa vs.
Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, Both the league and clubs will continue to the Carabao Cup Final (live on Sky Sports) Wolverhampton Wanderers
the Premier League and clubs have communicate these messages with fans. (live on BT Sport)
18:00 Aston Villa vs. Match Round 31
consistently emphasised the latest health As we approach the return of football, Sheffield United Tuesday 23 June Sunday 28 June
and safety advice from Government and and for as long as it is in line with Government (live on Sky Sports)
18:00 L
eicester City vs.
Public Health England. advice, supporters will be urged to stay 16:30 Watford vs.
20:15 anchester City vs.
M Brighton & Hove Albion Southampton
at home to watch matches, not congregate Arsenal (live on Sky Sports) (live on Sky Sports
at stadia and not watch matches at other (live on Sky Sports) and live on Sky Pick)
20:15 Tottenham Hotspur vs.
people’s houses. West Ham United
Match Round 30 Monday 29 June
Friday 19 June (live on Sky Sports)
20:00 rystal Palace vs.
C
Support for the NHS and communities 18:00 Norwich City vs.
Southampton
Wednesday 24 June Burnley
(live on Amazon Prime Video)
(live on Sky Sports 18:00 M
anchester United vs.
and live on Sky Pick) Sheffield United Tuesday 30 June
During the coronavirus pandemic, • Supporting those in need – With donations (live on Sky Sports
and live on Sky Pick)
the Premier League committed £20million to food banks and food parcel deliveries for 20:15 ottenham Hotspur vs.
T 20:15 righton & Hove Albion vs.
B
Manchester United Manchester United
to support the NHS, communities, vulnerable groups (live on Sky Sports) 18:00 Newcastle United vs. (live on Sky Sports
families and vulnerable groups. Aston Villa and live on Sky Pick)
• Supporting mental and physical health – Saturday 20 June (live on BT Sport)
Wednesday 01 July
This included a direct financial contribution Providing free resources to support 18:00 N
orwich City vs.
12:30 atford vs.
W
to NHS Charities Together, to support the wellbeing and education Leicester City Everton 18:00 FC Bournemouth vs.
A
(live on BBC)
mental health of NHS workers and their (live on BT Sport) Newcastle United
families affected by the situation. Clubs also offered a range of support (live on Sky Sports
15:00 righton & Hove Albion vs.
B 18:00 W
olverhampton Wanderers vs. and live on Sky Pick)
to the NHS, including: Arsenal AFC Bournemouth
This funding also allowed clubs to refocus (live on BT Sport) (live on BT Sport) 18:00 rsenal vs.
A
efforts and develop significant outreach • Provision of facilities for medical use Norwich City
17:30 est Ham United vs.
W 20:15 L
iverpool vs. (live on BT Sport)
programmes for those needing support locally. and accommodation for NHS staff. Wolverhampton Wanderers Crystal Palace
(live on Sky Sports) (live on Sky Sports) 18:00 verton vs.
E
Some of the ways clubs have • Parking for NHS staff and transport provided Leicester City
19:45 FC Bournemouth vs.
A Thursday 25 June (live on Sky Sports)
supported communities include: for NHS workers, medicine and food
Crystal Palace
(live on BBC) 18:00 Burnley vs. 20:15 est Ham United vs.
W
• Staying connected – Making calls to older • Club medical staff supporting Watford Chelsea
(live on Sky Sports
and vulnerable supporters, as well as or redeployed to the NHS Sunday 21 June (live on Sky Sports)
and live on Sky Pick)
community programme participants who 14:00 Newcastle United vs. Thursday 02 July
Premier League players have independently 18:00 S
outhampton vs.
may have been isolated Sheffield United
supported the NHS in a number of ways, as (live on Sky Sports Arsenal 18:00 heffield United vs.
S
and live on Sky Pick) (live on Sky Sports) Tottenham Hotspur
well as raising significant funds for the NHS
(live on Sky Sports)
through the #PlayersTogether initiative. 16:15 Aston Villa vs. 20:15 Chelsea vs.
Chelsea Manchester City 20:15 anchester City vs.
M
(live on Sky Sports) (live on BT Sport) Liverpool
(live on Sky Sports)
19:00 verton vs.
E
For all the latest updates, Contact press@premierleague.com Liverpool
visit premierleague.com for more information. (live on Sky Sports
and live on Sky Pick) For the latest fixture information,
visit premierleague.com/fixtures
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