A study has shown that playing games behind closed doors can 'effectively mean a removal of home advantage'.
According to The Conversation, home teams usually win 46 per cent of matches when fans are in attendance, but the study shows that they win just 36 per cent of fixtures which are played without any supporters.
Away teams tend to win 26 per cent of the time with fans, but that number is increased to 34 per cent without fans.
In addition, the home sides tend to score fewer goals without supporters, while away sides also receive fewer yellow cards.