Petition · past parliament

Review the Ban on Football Fans Attending Games Socially Distanced and Safely.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Football, especially in lower leagues is in a perilous state. Clubs rely on matchday revenue to survive and the current ruling denying fans from attending could see clubs fall into administration. Safety advisory groups have worked with clubs to make attendance safe, legislation change required.
Without the government changing the legislation, the English football pyramid is at risk, this is something that provides employment to hundreds of thousands of people around the country and gives millions a community presence that supports wider parts of the economy.

Other countries have shown that attendance at football stadiums is safe if done properly, Safety Advisory groups have worked closely with teams to provide safe socially distanced attendance. Please review your current decision.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Allow football fans to attend matches at all levels

Timeline

30 Sep 2020 Petition opened for signatures
7 Oct 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 7 Oct 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.