Sometimes, you’d almost think that football fans must be the most evil creatures in the world. Security measures and long lists of prohibited of items around a matchday: banning orders, random drug checks, the prohibition of standing areas in the Premier League and the international competitions, iron fenced cages for away fans’ sections abroad, the multimedia hooligan hysteria before every major international tournament...
...yes, sometimes it’s hard to believe that the vast majority of us are actually nothing more than passionate supporters who want nothing more than to be valued by their clubs and follow their team.
We don’t deny that there is infrequent violence and discriminatory behaviour by football fans – but it's a tiny minority of offenders, whereas the measures now in place punish every football fan in this country.
Therefore it's very easy for a football fan to get into trouble, finding yourself prosecuted and/or banned for unfair reasons.
The FSF has been giving advice to football fans for years and can offer you assistance and support in case you need it.
Please find our FSF Fact Sheet containing information and advice on Police and Stewarding, Knowing Your Rights and who to contact to make a complaint, kindly put together courtesy of BPP Law School.
Contact details of solicitors who support the FSF's stance:
If you want to anonymously report an incident at a match, please contact the FSF and we'll do our best to help.
