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Newcastle United to trial safe standing at St James' Park in 2023-24 season

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Newcastle United will trial safe standing at St James' Park from the start of the 2023-24 season.

An 1,800-capacity section for home fans will be introduced in the stadium's south-east corner, with a similar area for away supporters in the Leazes End.

Premier League clubs were permitted to introduce licensed standing areas from the start of the current season.

Newcastle said more than 4,000 fans had responded to an online survey, with 75% in favour of a standing section.

Chelsea's Stamford Bridge became the first top-flight ground to allow licensed standing in almost 30 years as part of a trial in January 2022.