Premier League clubs have been given permission to live-stream all of their U21 matches from next season in a change from the existing regulations.
Until now PL2 games were only made available when there was no Premier League action, but due to increasing demand from fans to watch their own club’s development teams rather than first-team action from elsewhere the rules have been relaxed.
While club websites are expected to take the lead in streaming matches next season, the rights could be taken to market in subsequent years if there is sufficient demand.