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The Guardian // Sport // Football

Disabled football fans feel increasingly unwelcome at grounds, warns charity

Tuesday 21st January 2025, 12:00PM

Survey reveals accessibility to stadiums is a barrierRespondents cite ‘attitude of others’ as a problemDisabled football fans feel increasingly unwelcome at English grounds, according to a charity working for greater inclusion, which has warned supporters’ concerns are being ignored.A third of respondents to an annual survey of disabled fans by Level Playing Field have said accessibility to stadiums is a barrier that prevents them from attending matches. More than a quarter cited the “attitude of others” as a problem, while 8.5% reported having received abuse because of their disability, a figure that has risen in each of the four years the survey has been commissioned. Continue reading...

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