The government “remains unconvinced” by the case to reintroduce safe standing to Premier League and Championship grounds in England.
Scottish champions Celtic opened a standing section[1] at Celtic Park last summer, which a report says will continue to be monitored.
Premier League clubs agreed further talks[2] on the possibility of introducing safe standing at grounds in November.
A change to allow standing in England would need a change in legislation.
Top flight and Championship stadiums have to be all-seater after terraces were outlawed in the aftermath of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.
Ninety-six Liverpool fans standing on the terraces died during the Reds’ FA Cup semi-final with Nottingham Forest at Sheffield Wednesday’s ground.
The report – an annual update to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s ‘Sporting Future: A New Strategy for an Active Nation’ – also highlighted that the Premier League had honoured their commitment to at least double their investment in grassroots football with at least £100m a year of funding.
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- ^ opened a standing section (www.bbc.co.uk)
- ^ agreed further talks (www.bbc.co.uk)
