Petition · past parliament

Mandate at least 51% fan ownership of all English professional football clubs

Rejected 19 signatures

What the petition asks

The government should introduce new legislation to mandate all football clubs in England must maintain a majority ownership stake of at least 51% by non-profit supporters association(s). This measure should mirror and have the same objectives as the current model in Germany, founded in 1998.
Following the attempt by 6 English football clubs to break away into a European Super League, systematic ownership reform is needed to ensure the national game isn’t stolen from fans and communities by wealthy, distant investors with little connection to the history and traditions of the sport. This change would mean supporters who helped build these football clubs and have deep cultural ties to them, would retain control of the direction, core values and decision making at Board level.

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: Enforce the “50+1” Rule for professional football club ownership in the UK

Timeline

21 Apr 2021 Petition opened for signatures
26 Apr 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 19
Status Rejected
Rejected 26 Apr 2021

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