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Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Act 2026

A Bill to create an offence of unauthorised entry at football matches for which a football banning order can be imposed following conviction.

Now an Act of Parliament

The story so farThe Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 16 October 2024 by Linsey Farnsworth (Labour). It completed its passage through Parliament and became law as the Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Act 2026, receiving Royal Assent on 22 January 2026.

Sponsors

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 16 Oct 2024
  2. 2nd reading Commons 7 Mar 2025
  3. Committee stage Commons 25 Jun 2025
  4. Report stage Commons 11 Jul 2025
  5. 3rd reading Commons 11 Jul 2025
  6. 1st reading Lords 14 Jul 2025
  7. 2nd reading Lords 24 Oct 2025
  8. Order of Commitment discharged Lords 17 Dec 2025
  9. 3rd reading Lords 16 Jan 2026
  10. Royal Assent Unassigned 22 Jan 2026

Votes on this bill

Recorded Commons divisions on this bill, in the order they happened. Each links to who voted which way.

11 Jul 2025 Report: Amendment 1 0 to 47 Rejected

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 23 Jan 2026.