A League statement said,
'This new policy anticipates and exceeds expected government legalisation in this area. Consequently, smoking will not be permitted throughout stadium confines from July 2007.'
'This move follows an initiative taken by Championship clubs, thereafter the League held lengthy consultations with all clubs. The new policy also takes into account the views experssed by more than 43,000 fans.
Chairman Lord Mawhinney said,
"In re-branding The Football League we made a serious, long term commitment to encouraging a new generation of supporters to our matches. This is the latest stage in that process."
"We aim to get more families and more young fans going along to watch their local Football League club. This new policy will ensure that doing so does not have a negative effect on their health"