Following consultation with both clubs, Football Victoria has determined that the NPL Victoria fixture between Oakleigh Cannons FC and Preston Lions FC on Friday, June 27 will be played behind closed doors, with no fans permitted on site.
This decision considered the following factors; primarily the inability to effectively segregate fans, as a result of significant ongoing construction at the venue. These circumstances, along with recent events, have raised safety concerns in accordance with Football Victoria’s Match Day Risk Policy and with an understanding of the imminent timing of this fixture, the decision to close the venue mitigates potential risks that have arisen.
The match will be available to watch via live stream on the NPL Victoria YouTube channel.
Football Victoria thanks both clubs for their cooperation and constructive approach in reaching this decision.