A revised safety certificate has been issued, to allow Nottingham Forest’s first home game since the Championship’s restart to go ahead.
The Reds host Huddersfield Town on Sunday, in their second match since the second tier returned to action following a three-month suspension due to the coronavirus crisis.
As with all remaining fixtures this season, it will take place without fans present and with certain measures in place to make it as safe an environment as possible.
Nottinghamshire County Council have given the green light to the City Ground clash, saying the club have met all the necessary health and safety measures in the wake of the pandemic.
Rob Fisher, the County Council’s group manager for emergency planning and the designated officer for safety at sports grounds, said: “Nottingham Forest Football Club take a very responsible approach to the management of safety at the City Ground and has worked very hard to implement the extra requirements demanded to minimise the risk of spreading the Covid-19 virus.
“I would like to echo the club’s advice to supporters to stay safe and not be tempted to come to the ground during matches.”
The County Council say: “The County Council has been working closely with the club over the last few weeks to ensure all the Covid-19 amendments have been met which prioritise the safety of players, officials and staff at the ground.
“As well as ensuring the safety of the limited number of people who will be in attendance, the County Council is also joining the club, Nottinghamshire Police and Rushcliffe Borough Council in a clear message for supporters to stay away from the ground on matchdays.
“The County Council has a statutory duty for the safety certification of sports grounds under the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 and the Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987.”
Councillor John Cottee, chairman of Communities and Place committee at Nottinghamshire County Council and a Reds fan, said: "I am delighted that football is back up and running again at the City Ground, which means the club can now concentrate on our push for promotion to the Premier League."
