A Bill to require football clubs to provide tickets to matches at a discount for persons under a specified age; to require local authorities to consider the needs of match going supporters when approving kick off times; to require football clubs to set aside a proportion of transfer fees paid for the development of football facilities for local clubs and young people; and for connected purposes.
The Football Supporters (Access) Bill would require clubs to offer discounted tickets for fans under a specified age, ask local authorities to consider matchgoing supporters’ needs when approving kick-off times, and require clubs to reserve a share of transfer fees to fund football facilities for local clubs and young people. It is currently at the second reading stage in the House of Commons, with Justin Madders as sponsor.
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. It has not yet progressed to committee stage or other readings.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill was expected to have its second reading debate on Friday 12 May 2017.
However, as a General Election has now been called and Parliament will be dissolved from 3 May 2017, the Bill falls and no further action will be taken.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.