The FA Cup semi-final will be played out in front of 4,000 fans (Picture: Getty)Up to 4,000 fans will be able to attend the FA Cup semi-final between Leicester City and Southampton after the match was selected by government as the first football test event for the return of spectators. The two Premier League clubs are scheduled to meet on April 18 for the right to meet either Manchester City or Chelsea in the final later this season. Arsenal won the FA Cup final last season in an empty Wembley stadium (Picture: Getty)Speaking earlier this week, meanwhile, snooker supremo Barry Hearn revealed he was pushing for a capacity crowd at the Crucible for the latter stages of the World Championships. It will involve post-testing, people who have been to the Crucible signing up to have another test at home. AdvertisementAdvertisement‘Round two might be a percentage occupancy, maybe 50%, then quarter-finals, semis and final, let’s go for it!

Source: Metro April 01, 2021 12:09 UTC