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FSA research seminar: Visually impaired supporters

The next FSA research seminar will be taking place online at 6pm on Monday 2nd November 2026 looking at the experience of visually impaired supporters.

The Great Save: Football heritage in action

If you believe that football heritage is important, the FSA allied members The Great Save agree with you – they campaign for the preservation, display and use of football memorabilia, by seeking to make supporters aware of the value of football ‘stuff’, what’s worth keeping, how and where to preserve it, and raising the profile of the issue here the campaign lead Roger Titford tells us more…

Fanzine: The story of football’s alternative press

We’re big supporters of fanzine culture and many fanzines themselves are FSA allies. An excellent new book by Daniel Gray on the history of the movement – “Fanzine: The story of football’s alternative press“ – was recently released and it’s well worth a read.

Free Lionesses Guide to Heraklion (Crete)

The Lionesses will take on Greece on Friday 9th October in Heraklion, Crete, in their World Cup 2027 qualifier. It’s the first game in a two-legged play-off and, should they progress, they will face either Slovakia or Ukraine in the next round of the play-offs.

City Ground plans: Trust campaign makes decisive contribution

Nottingham Forest’s plans to expand the City Ground to 45,000 and redevelop the famous riverside site have been given provisional planning permission – and the club’s trust played a crucial role in getting to this stage.

Sign for Prostate United this October

Prostate United 2026 is bringing together supporters, clubs, players, volunteers, broadcasters, staff and football legends this October to take on one common opponent: prostate cancer.

FSA statement on drinking in sight of the pitch

Football Supporters’ Association response to PM Andy Burnham’s comments that drinking alcohol in sight of the pitch should not be illegal.

Free Lions 207 – Guide to Czechia

England travel to Czechia for their first away trip of this Nations League campaign. They visit the Fortuna Arena (Prague) on Tuesday 29th September 2026 for an 8.45pm KO (local time).

Football and faith-based fan groups

The FSA generally tries to avoid fanning the flames on culture war stories as, to be honest, we have a lot of stuff to get on with. Spending our time arguing with columnists whose main interest is driving clicks to their websites is usually a waste of time and energy.

The FAB Files #5: Why the regulator can make change happen

The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is now in place and clubs in the top five divisions must comply with the legislation. But how well do supporters’ organisations understand the Football Governance Act? And what role can Fan Advisory Boards (aka FABs which give this series its name) play in shaping decisions at their clubs?

FSA Cymru guide to Portugal and Denmark

Wales are off to Portugal and Denmark next week as they begin their Nations League group stage, and as ever the FSA Cymru team have produced a handy guide for those making the trip.

Football & domestic violence: Unhelpful narratives

Last month, the UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU) reported 384 domestic abuse incidents during the recent World Cup, the highest figure recorded for a comparable tournament, making up 17% of the 2,322 football-related incidents logged. Cue the familiar story: England play, men drink, women get hurt, football is to blame. That story made me cross. Not because the harm isn’t real but because the story is wrong in a way that helps no one, least of all the women it claim

The FAB Files #4: Heritage issues – protecting your club’s identity

The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is now in place and clubs in the top five divisions must comply with the legislation it is tasked with enforcing. But how well do supporters’ organisations understand the Football Governance Act? And what role can Fan Advisory Boards (aka FABs which give this series its name) play in shaping decisions at their clubs?

Education key in ongoing fight against tragedy chanting

As a new season gets underway, football fans across the country are being urged to support efforts to eradicate tragedy chanting from the game.

Game Changers 3 continues to inspire

Last weekend saw the third edition of the annual Game Changers event, hosted by Football Supporters’ Association associate members Fulham Lillies at Fulham Pier. The event brings together women with a shared passion for the game for a day of discussion.

Home Office: Football arrests down by 2%

Every year the Home Office releases its football arrest statistics and today saw the release of the 2025-26 dataset – read on for a summary of the stats and the latest trends.

Morecambe become first club to face Regulator action

The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has issued its first warning notice, to the owners of Morecambe FC, for failing to respond to their requests for information about the running of the club.

Hillsborough Law clears House of Commons

The much-anticipated Hillsborough Law has finally passed the House of Commons this week and takes another step towards achieving Royal Assent.

PGMO adopts new identity: Pro Ref

Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO) today adopts a new identity – Pro Ref – which will underpin a number of changes to help support refereeing in the English game including a new Professional Referee Group covering the Premier League and Championship.

Fan reps meet Sky Sports executive

Back in March, a delegation of supporter representatives from the FSA’s Premier League Network, who have set up a working group on broadcast issues, met with senior executives from Sky Sports as part of efforts to create meaningful dialogue between fans and broadcasters.

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