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3UP campaign: Support grows one year on from launch

A year after the launch of the “3UP” campaign, which aims to increase the number of promotion places from the National League, the EFL board is due to discuss the proposal.

RIP Lord Triesman

The Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) was very sorry to hear of Lord Triesman’s passing this weekend. As well as being a former chair of the FA he was also a member of our All-Party Parliamentary Group for Football Supporters and very supportive of our organisation. 

Shrimps Trust air fans’ concerns in open letter to owners

The board of the Shrimps Trust at Morecambe have written to the club’s owners, Panjab Warriors, and the club’s chairman Kuljit Singh Momi, expressing their concern at the direction of the Lancashire club.

FSA and Northumberland FA partner to support local clubs

Northumberland FA and the Football Supporters Association (FSA) are delighted to announce a new partnership which builds on each other’s experience and expertise in football development and governance.

MPs back FSA ticket price campaign

The FSA’s #StopExploitingLoyalty campaign has received Parliamentary support with MPs signing an Early Day Motion (EDM) in support of lower top-flight ticket prices.

West Ham United fans take to streets in latest protest

Thousands of West Ham United fans marched across East London from Stratford Station to the London Stadium ahead of their club’s home game against Burnley on Saturday in the latest protest action against the club’s owners.

Sheffield Wednesday fans rally around club

Sheffield Wednesday fell into administration at the end of last week and the club’s supporters have been praised for their response.

SWFC protests: Thousands boycott Hillsborough

Sheffield Wednesday fans continued their protests against owner Dejphon Chansiri as thousands boycotted their Championship game against Middlesbrough on Wednesday evening.

“Change is coming” says Independent Football Regulator

Last week the new chair of the Independent Football Regulator addressed clubs at the National Football Museum in Manchester. Three-time FSA Writer of the Year Henry Winter (subscribe to his Substack here) was in attendance and has covered the event exclusively for the FSA…

Independent regulator: Chair and CEO appointed

David Kogan has been appointed as the first chair of English football’s new independent regulator while Richard Monks has been appointed CEO.

FSA in Parliament: Let’s empower fans across the pyramid

FSA National Council member Robbie Whittaker appeared in Parliament on Tuesday (16th September 2025) to give our thoughts on the Government’s English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill. 

UEFA commits to consultation on overseas games

UEFA’s executive committee met in Albania this week but postponed its decision on overseas competitive fixtures pending the outcome of consultation with all stakeholders – including fans.

Supporters say no to domestic games abroad

News below from our friends at Football Supporters Europe (FSE). The FSA backs their opposition to competitive domestic games being played overseas. Read more from FSE…

Australian fans latest to speak out against overseas games

Australian football supporters are the latest to speak out against competitive overseas fixtures as Italy’s top division seeks to relocate a game to Perth.

Shrimps Trust celebrate new ownership

Morecambe FC are finally free of previous owner Jason Whittingham with supporters breathing a huge sigh of relief as the club’s future prospects were under serious threat.

Spanish fans pledge fightback against overseas fixtures

The Spanish Football Federation has given the green light for the first ever competitive European league game to be played overseas – and Spanish supporters have vowed to fight back.

Sheffield Wednesday crisis: Protest planned for season opener

Sheffield Wednesday fans have announced plans for a protest at the start of their season opener away at Leicester City as the club’s future remains in the balance.

Crisis at Morecambe leaves the club on the brink

The crisis at Morecambe has deepened this week, with the National League club facing the very real prospect of folding before they kick a ball in anger in the 2025-26 season. 

FSA response: Football Governance Bill achieves Royal Assent

The Football Governance Bill today achieved Royal Assent legislating for the introduction of an Independent Football Regulator (IFR).

What’s in the Football Governance Bill?

The Football Governance Bill was back in the Commons yesterday for its Third Reading and passed by 415 votes to 98. It now looks set to gain Royal Assent, and thus become law, before Parliament closes for summer recess on 22nd July. 

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