Old Trafford's safe standing work is complete
One of the largest safe standing areas in the Premier League will officially open at Old Trafford for the visit of Everton on Monday.
A total of 6,000 additional rail seats have been installed in the second tier of the Stretford End since September.
That work is now complete and the section has now been officially certified by the Sports Grounds Safety Authority for safe standing.
That work is now complete and the section has now been officially certified by the Sports Grounds Safety Authority for safe standing.
The new section adds to existing safe standing areas in all four quadrants of Old Trafford and brings the total number of rail seats to 13,577, or 18 per cent of total capacity.
Safe standing is recognised to improve fan safety while also enhancing atmosphere in areas of the ground where fans prefer to stand.
Safe standing is recognised to improve fan safety while also enhancing atmosphere in areas of the ground where fans prefer to stand.
The club has been gradually expanding safe standing since the first rail seats were installed in the north-east quadrant in 2021, with support from fan representatives and the Manchester United Supporters’ Trust.
Fans with season tickets in the second tier of the Stretford End were surveyed before work began and this demonstrated strong support for safe standing in the section.
Fans with season tickets in the second tier of the Stretford End were surveyed before work began and this demonstrated strong support for safe standing in the section.
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