Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed Premier League clubs will be allowed to have supporters in attendance for the final two games of the season.
That means plans for Newcastle United fans to return for the game with Sheffield United next week have been given the green light.
The UK Government has now announced the next stage of their roadmap with more Covid-19 restrictions easing.
Every team will now play one home match in front of their supporters, with games scheduled to take place on May 18-19 and Sunday, May 23.
From May 17, outdoor sports venues around the country are allowed up to 10,000 spectators in attendance, or 25% capacity - whichever figure is lower.
"I can confirm today we have met the four tests for further easing lockdown restrictions,” Johnson said to the nation in his 5pm announcement.
“We’ll unlock the turnstiles to our sports stadia, subject to capacity limits”
Despite the Prime Minister’s announcement, away fans will not be permitted in the final two rounds of fixtures amid the continued lifting of restrictions.
The majority of football season in the UK has been played in front of empty stadiums due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
But the continued vaccine rollout has seen numbers dramatically drop around the country, meaning the Government are prepared to ease some of their strict restrictions. Fortunately for football fans, this includes having supporters back in stadiums.
Some pilot events, including last month’s Carabao Cup final between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City, have already taken place - with both clubs having 2,000 fans inside Wembley that day.
St James' Park last hosted supporters for a goalless Premier League draw with Burnley in February 2020.
