Drinking at football matches - would fans welcome it?

Andy Burnham has long championed a repeal of the ban which prevents football supporters from drinking alcohol in the view of the pitch. But do fans even want it?

Published on RocksNews: 24 Sept 2026, 14:21 UTC
Updated: 24 Sept 2026, 14:21 UTC
Language: English

Drinking at football matches - would fans welcome it? — Image credit: BBC Sport

Andy Burnham has long championed a repeal of the ban which prevents football supporters from drinking alcohol in the view of the pitch. But do fans even want it?