PERSISTENT STANDING AT TURF MOOR AHEAD OF THE 2023/24 SEASON

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Club update on persistent standing at Turf Moor

2023-08-07T14:00:00.000Z

PERSISTENT STANDING AT TURF MOOR AHEAD OF THE 2023/24 SEASON

Club update on persistent standing at Turf Moor

2023-08-07T14:00:00.000Z

Club update on persistent standing at Turf Moor

As we approach the start of the 2023/24 Premier League season, the Club wish to take this opportunity to remind supporters of some important safety information for Turf Moor.

Supporters play a vital role on matchdays, and we encourage passion from the crowd, however we do require fan support and co-operation regarding ground safety.

Recent inspections by licensing officers of The Sports Ground Safety Authority - the body responsible for the issuing of licenses to sports grounds for all football matches played in England and Wales - have formally highlighted to the football club an issue of ‘persistent standing’ in the North stand, particularly in blocks 2,3 and 4 of the North Lower.

They have described the term ‘persistent’, as situations where individuals in seated areas stand for prolonged periods of time rather than during short periods of play where it could be deemed unnatural to remain seated.

As a condition of our license the Club must be rigorous in upholding the all-seater conditions of the Football Spectators Act 1989, the purpose of which is ‘to provide for the safety of spectators’. In addition to the need to meet these licensing conditions, some of our supporters in these areas have complained to the Club because they simply cannot stand for long periods due to age and/or health problems or are unable to see if they are located at the back of the stand.

As a Club we appreciate that at times of increased excitement supporters will stand. However, we urge all supporters to continue to be considerate of their actions, especially as the potential exists for the licensing authorities to reduce the capacity in the North Lower stand, should the situation not improve.

We hope you understand that this communication follows on from the FA, Premier League and EFL’s collective commitment to tackle anti-social and criminal behaviours at matches. Every Club in the league recognises the safety and wellbeing of everyone attending or working matchdays as a priority.

Failure to comply with these regulations could lead to punishment for the Club or as referenced earlier, partial closure of the stadium to supporters.

Burnley Football Club look forward to your continued co-operation during the upcoming season, and as always, our team will be busy ensuring that all supporters have the best possible experience of a Turf Moor matchday.