Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that the plan for fans to return to sporting venues in England on October 1 has been put on hold.br British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has confirmed that football fans will not be returning to stadiums on October 1 - ending hopes that Premier League and English Football League grounds would be able to open begin a phased reopening to initially welcome back supporters with social-distancing guidelines in place at a maximum capacity of around 25 per cent to 35 per cent.