Plaid Cymru Member of Parliament for Dwyfor Meirionnydd Liz Saville Roberts has renewed her call for Welsh football supporters to be safely allowed to return to grounds, as concerns mount about the future of clubs.

Mrs Saville Roberts made the comments following an announcement from the UK government that a maximum of 4,000 fans will be allowed at outdoor events in the lowest-risk areas when the four-week lockdown in England ends on 2 December.

The Plaid Cymru MP recently visited a match between Bala Town FC and Aberystwyth to see their Covid-19 safety measures.

Liz Saville Roberts said it was important to get supporters safely back into grounds, both for the wellbeing of fans themselves and to help ease the huge financial pressures now faced by many Welsh clubs.

She said: "It’s important we get fans safely back into grounds, both for the well-being of supporters themselves, but also the clubs, who are really struggling because of the loss of matchday revenue. The current situation is unsustainable.

"The overriding message I’m hearing from doctors is the importance of being outside in the fresh air, both for mental health and people’s general well-being.

"We also know Covid-19 doesn’t spread as effectively in outdoor settings.

"I sympathise with those frustrated that people have been able gather indoors in a pub to watch a match or sit in a restaurant, whilst very limiting restrictions are placed on clubs who have the means and measures in place to safely accommodate fans outside in the open air.

"The reality is that clubs need fans and for many involved with football, their local club is their life.

"It brings communities together and now more than ever, people need people, albeit with strictly enforced social distancing measures in place.

"Having recently visited Bala Town FC, I can say with confidence that I felt safe at all times.

"The club has worked hard to make the ground Covid-secure.

"I even had my temperature taken before being allowed in, something that doesn’t happen in Parliament.

"It makes sense to allow fans to enjoy football outside in the open air. Welsh leagues have effective systems in place for testing and tracking, with the ticketing system allowing for easy tracing and isolating if necessary.

"All we need now is the Welsh government to make this happen.