'Ten minute' warning issued to Liverpool fans attending games at Anfield
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Liverpool Echo IconNewsLiverpool NewsLiverpool FCThe matchday safety operation has recently changed and every adult will undergo a search before enteringLiverpool Football Club has shared an update for fans attending matches at Anfield in the coming weeks. The matchday safety operation has recently changed and every adult will undergo a search before entering the stadium for every match at the home of the Reds.The club announced the change has become "industry best practice" among major sporting events, concerts and other Premier League clubs.
The club advised if supporters arrive ten minutes earlier than usual, it will help all fans to get into the stadium in time for kick-off.For the last few years, not every supporter has had to undergo searches before entering the stadium on a consistent basis. In a statement released in November, the club said: "Liverpool FC has made an important change to its matchday operations with an updated safety and security policy now in place for all games."Every supporter – across general admission and hospitality – will undergo a search before entering the stadium, and these 100% searches will continue up until and after kick-off.
This change will bring LFC into line with other Premier League clubs.The statement continued: "More resources have been allocated at turnstiles to ensure this important safety and security update will have minimal impact on fans' overall match experience."LFC appreciates the understanding of supporters and asks them to work with stewards and follow their guidance to ensure a safe and secure matchday. In the event that abuse is directed at stewards or any club employee, it will not be tolerated and will result in access being denied to the stadium and possible club sanctions."The safety of fans attending Anfield is paramount and the club works in close partnership with Merseyside Police and other partner agencies to safeguard fans while attending the match, with a range of measures to keep them safe."Supporters are advised that they should get ready to be searched by removing any keys or mobile phones from their pockets before they reach the turnstiles, as this will help speed up the process.Working with the Spirit of Shankly supporters' group and the Liverpool Disabled Supporters Association, the club continues to review the process for further efficiencies, with the "priority" being to keep fans safe.Liverpool's next home fixture will land on Saturday December 27.