(Reuters) - League one club Shrewsbury Town have applied to become the first English side to have a safe standing section at their home ground, the club confirmed on Tuesday.
The club have formally approached Sports Ground Safety Authority (SGSA) and are looking to increase the capacity at Greenhouse Meadow stadium by 500 using rail seats in the Salop Leisure Stand.
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