Premier League confirm Newcastle fans won’t be allowed to attend final game vs Fulham

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The Premier League have confirmed that away fans will not be allowed to attend the final two games of the season, which could be bad news for Newcastle.

The Magpies head to Craven Cottage on the final day to take on Fulham, in a game that could still have a lot on the line.

As it stands, Newcastle still aren’t safe.

If we lose our next three games and Fulham win their next three, it will set up a nervy encounter on the final day in the capital.

And if it comes down to that, Fulham will have a huge advantage.

They will be allowed fans inside Craven Cottage, but there will be no away fans in attendance.

That will also be the case at St James’ Park just days earlier, when Newcastle entertain Sheffield United. 10,000 fans could be inside St James’ Park for the first time in more than a year – however, there will be no Sheffield United supporters.

It’s disappointing for Newcastle fans who were hoping to head to Fulham, but it is probably a sensible decision.

Realistically, it would make more sense to hold off fans returning until next season when more are allowed under less restrictions.

However, it looks as though stadiums will be open for the final two games of the season.

We are yet to receive official confirmation from the government, who will provide a decision no later than May 10th.

Newcastle must secure survival before final day

The Premier League’s decision should give Newcastle more incentive to secure survival before they face Fulham.

If we head to Fulham needing a result in front of their fans, then we can likely kiss goodbye to our Premier League status.

But we have the chance to secure survival before then.

A win over Leicester on Friday night would put huge pressure on Fulham. It would increase the gap to 12 points, and ensure they have to beat Burnley on Monday night.

If we win and results go our way, we could be safe by 10pm Monday.

Things could have been even prettier had we taken the golden opportunity we had against Arsenal on Sunday.

But Steve Bruce’s side passed it by, succumbing to a pitiful 2-0 defeat.

Survival still isn’t assured. Newcastle need to guarantee safety soon, or prepare to face a Fulham side fighting for survival with thousands of fans cheering them on.