Petition · past parliament
Allow the 2019/20 Premier League season to conclude if we petition to stay home.
Rejected
16 signatures
What the petition asks
We would like government to allow the conclusion of the Premier League's football season. In signing this petition, we recognise the risks associated with mass gatherings and will do our part to prevent further infections by staying home to watch the matches aired and not congregate with other fans.
In dark times people need something to lift their spirits, something to look forward to and create a sense of togetherness. Sport is a powerful vehicle that can achieve that while giving the nation a sense of normality and enjoyment in one of our favourite past times safely, from home. The events can be a platform to share positive endeavours, like the achievements of Captain Tom and others raising money, and most importantly celebrate the people who gave their lives for our nation together.
Why it was rejected
The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.
Since you started your petition, the Government has relaxed certain coronavirus restrictions allowing professional sports like football to resume behind closed doors.
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
www.gov.uk/coronavirus
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
The Government has also created an online service to help you find out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
You can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/
You may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Find out more: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/192/the-governments-response-to-coronavirus/
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
www.gov.uk/coronavirus
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
The Government has also created an online service to help you find out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
You can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/
You may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Find out more: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/192/the-governments-response-to-coronavirus/
Timeline
| 30 Apr 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Jul 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
16
Status
Rejected
Rejected
14 Jul 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.