Premier League Announces Funding For Women’s And Lower League Clubs
The Premier League has announced a new fund which aims to help women’s and lower league clubs prepare for the return of fans into stadiums.
A new National League System, Women’s Football Pyramid and Welsh Premier League prepare for the resumption of football and the safe return of supporters to their stadiums.
The new Matchday Support Fund will help clubs to put measures in place to make grounds safer for the 2020/21 season, and when fans are allowed back into stadiums.
The announcement follows new government and FA guidelines for the return of lower league football and spectators.
“As football matches across the country begin to resume, the safety of everyone remains of paramount importance,” said Richard Masters, CEO, Premier League.
”I’m pleased that, beyond our existing support to the wider game, the Premier League is able to offer this additional funding via our Football Stadia Improvement Fund.
“We hope this will help more than 1,000 men’s and women’s teams across different leagues get matchday-ready and safely welcome fans back into their grounds, in line with Government guidance.”
According to the league, grants will be managed by the Football Stadia Improvement Fund (FSIF), which is financed by the Premier League and supports non-league and women’s football pyramid clubs with the cost of improvements to their grounds.
A total of 65 leagues across the National League system, Women’s football pyramid and Welsh leagues – which will add up to more than 1,100 clubs – will be able to benefit from financial support, the window for which closes on 16th September.
Meanwhile, the Premier League has confirmed the termination of its broadcast rights deal in China. Broadacster PPTV held the rights and had one year remaining on a three-year deal.
