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    Aug 2021

    Last Updated: 04/08/2021
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    Delight for fans as Harrogate Town allowed spectators on Saturday

    by Thomas Barrett

    | 04 Aug, 2021
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    Harrogate Town have been given the all clear to allow home and away fans into the ground for the opening match of the season against Rochdale on Saturday.

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    Harrogate Town have been given the all clear to allow home and away fans into the ground for the opening match of the season against Rochdale on Saturday.

    The announcement will come as a relief to supporters of both clubs as speculation mounted that the game would be played behind closed doors.

    This was after North Yorkshire County Council identified 17 “unacceptable risks” at the club's EnviroVent Stadium, including issues with the CCTV system, control room, and stewarding.

    It appears the issues have now been resolved after the club issued a statement this afternoon saying it had now been given permission to sell tickets by the council's safety advisory group, which has the final say on whether supporters can attend.

    Visiting Rochdale supporters will be housed in the Myrings stand and EnviroVent seated terrace.

    The club also apologised to both sets of fans for the uncertainty.

    "We would like to thank our supporters for their patience at this difficult time and to those who have sent positive messages of support.
    "We would like to apologise to both our supporters and Rochdale supporters for the delay in confirming arrangements at Saturday’s fixture and the subsequent inconvenience this has caused.
    "It has been a difficult process but the safety of everyone at the stadium is paramount and cannot be compromised."


    Tickets for the game, as well as a Carabao Cup fixture on August 10, also against Rochdale, are available to purchase here. No tickets will be sold at the turnstiles.



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    • Rochdale fans frustrated by ‘embarrassing’ ticket situation at Harrogate Town

    • Football ground safety expert: Harrogate Town situation could damage reputation of club