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In pictures: Football fans return to EFL matches

PA Media Luton Town fans pose with a banner prior to the Sky Bet Championship match at Kenilworth Road, LutonPA Media
Luton Town fans pose with a banner at Kenilworth Road on Wednesday.

Fans went back to English Football League grounds for the first time in more than nine months on Wednesday, after coronavirus restrictions were eased in some parts of the country.

A limited number of supporters were allowed into six games. Luton and Wycombe were allowed up to 1,000, while Carlisle, Charlton, Shrewsbury and Cambridge were able to house 2,000.

Away fans were not allowed in, though, and nor were supporters who live in tier three areas.

Here are some of the best photos from the night.

Action Images via Reuters A Luton Town fan wearing a protective face mask stands outside the stadium before the matchAction Images via Reuters
A fan stands near a hand sanitising station, ahead of the Luton Town v Norwich City match.
Getty Images A Luton Town fan has their temperature taken whilst wearing a face maskGetty Images
A supporter has a temperature check before entering Luton's Kenilworth Road stadium.
Action Images via Reuters Aerial view of fans being checked by stewards outside the stadium in Charlton, LondonAction Images via Reuters
Social distancing measures outside The Valley in Charlton, as fans arrive to see Charlton Athletic v Milton Keynes Dons.
Reuters Football fans sit in the stands next to cardboard cut-outsReuters
Fans are joined by cardboard cut-outs at Abbey Stadium, as Cambridge United play Mansfield Town. The hosts went on to lose 0-1.
Getty Images General view inside the stadium as fans show their support from the stands in the match between Shrewsbury Town and Accrington StanleyGetty Images
Supporters cheer from the stands at the Shrewsbury Town v Accrington Stanley match.
Getty Images A Wycombe Wanderers fan reactsGetty Images
A Wycombe Wanderers fan cheers on the team, as the hosts play Stoke City at Adams Park.
Getty Images A Shrewsbury Town fan wears a face mask depicting striker Jason CummingsGetty Images
A Shrewsbury Town fan wears a face mask with a picture of striker Jason Cummings. The final score resulted in a 2-2 draw with Accrington Stanley.
Reuters Carlisle United fans watch as their team plays Salford CityReuters
Carlisle United fans watch as their team plays Salford City. The home team went on to win 2-1.
Reuters Wycombe Wanderers fans react during the match against Stoke City at Adams Park, WycombeReuters
Socially-distanced fans react as Wycombe Wanderers suffer a 0-1 loss to Stoke City.
Getty Images Fans look on from the stands during the match between Luton Town and Norwich City at Kenilworth RoadGetty Images
Luton Town went on to defeat Norwich City 3-1.
Getty Images Stadium staff disinfect seats, following the Charlton Athletic v Milton Keynes Don match at The ValleyGetty Images
Stadium staff disinfect seats, following Charlton Athletic's 0-1 loss to Milton Keynes Don.

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