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Majority of football fans against drinking alcohol in stands — new poll
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- Sep 25, 2026, 9:30 AM UTC
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Andy Burnham called the alcohol ban at men's football stadiums "discrimination," suggesting a trial could be explored for fans in the stands.
A new YouGov survey finds 64% of UK matchgoers support the ban on drinking alcohol in football stands. Home Office figures show 1,963 football-related arrests and police actions in England and Wales in 2025-26, while U.S. stadiums generally allow controlled alcohol sales.
Burnham revives England stadium beer debate, pitting fans against police Prime minister Andy Burnhams trial plan to relax stadium drinking rules sparks split among fans and alarms police over safety risks