Time for photos of away fans in the stands, we will be taking a look at all the different ones at this week’s English football matches.
Lots of travelling supporters are still able to attend fixtures up and down the country this month, but there is a disruption to keep in mind due various traffic and rail strikes.
The away day experience is one of the very best parts of following your own team, and although your alarm may be set for times of the day that, frankly, should never be seen, you still excitedly cram onto coaches or overpriced trains, and the whole experience, regardless of result, is still one you’ll always remember.
As long as trains and buses are on time, the pre-match pint and grub is a vital part of the whole match day experience.
It may be tough to find a pub without hostile home fans, but it’s always possible to duck into a nice little ‘boozer’ for a bevvy before kick-off.
While much of the ‘away day’ experience takes place out of the stadium, the ground itself always plays a big part.
The days of old in which away fans were in roof-less terraces being battered by the elements are becoming a distant memory – albeit they are still a problem at some settings – with modern stadia now spacious and comfortable.
Right then, time to look at photos of those away ends, just scroll down…
SHREWSBURY fans at Crawley
BRADFORD fans at Tranmere
#bcafc fans at Tranmere pic.twitter.com/prjLo8hhFZ
— Simon Parker (@ParkerTandA) October 12, 2024
GRIMSBY fans at Salford
Great following from Town @officialgtfc
— Simon Stephenson (@SimarinerGY) October 12, 2024
UTM #GTFC pic.twitter.com/UGcJJCGAKs
PORT VALE fans at MK Dons
MK Dons – PORT VALE FC 📸#pvfc pic.twitter.com/ueHLkPoDov
— KisyAWAY (@kisyrpk) October 12, 2024
CREWE fans at Doncaster
The travelling Crewe fans that have made the journey today #drfc pic.twitter.com/dpPoBtpbK5
— Ricky Charlesworth (@Ricky_C90) October 12, 2024
CARLISLE fans at AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon – CARLISLE UNITED 📸#cufc pic.twitter.com/M4xVA619V6
— KisyAWAY (@kisyrpk) October 12, 2024
NOTTS COUNTY fans at Chesterfield
David McGoldrick brings Notts level in stoppage time! #Notts | #EFL | #SkyBetLeagueTwo | #CFCNOT | #Spireites pic.twitter.com/nu1uwIoxcO
— Kyle Kennealey (@KKennealey) October 12, 2024
Notts County fans at Chesterfield #Notts | #EFL | #SkyBetLeagueTwo | #CFCNOT | #Spireites pic.twitter.com/iYvlDds1Xy
— Kyle Kennealey (@KKennealey) October 12, 2024
MORECAMBE fans at Barrow
SWINDON fans at Cheltenham
We are indeed MASSIVE!@Official_STFC 🔥 pic.twitter.com/zaNc3oxMyN
— STFC_Smithers (@OllieSmitherman) October 12, 2024
ROTHERHAM fans at Peterborough
Just now… pic.twitter.com/CUF3qLlkhL
— Toby Wood (@TobyWoody) October 12, 2024
ACCRINGTON fans at Gillingham
— Steven George (@steven_george) October 12, 2024
BOSTON fans at Gainsborough
Boston United fans away at Gainsborough Trinity. #FACup pic.twitter.com/o7wwJJAGp5
— The Real EFL (@RealEFLSocial) October 12, 2024
CHELMSFORD fans at Barnet
Barnet (A). Worst home fans I have ever seen pic.twitter.com/xYuRvgR8vD
— Unofficially Clarets (@Clarets1938) October 12, 2024
SOUTHEND fans at Eastleigh
Today's attendance at the Silverlake Stadium is 1,659 with 339 Shrimpers.
— Southend United FC (@SUFCRootsHall) October 12, 2024
Thank you to everyone who's made the trip!
80' // 🔵 0-0 🔴 pic.twitter.com/L4vcHAnonV
ROCHDALE fans at AFC Fylde
WEYMOUTH fans at Forest Green
Our fans 👏 pic.twitter.com/XUxWqEbmJ6
— Weymouth FC (@theterras) October 12, 2024
GOSPORT fans at Wealdstone
SLOUGH fans at Woking
MACCLESFIELD fans at Tamworth
YORK fans at Biggleswade
Here come the teams @BiggleswadeFc1 v @YorkCityFC #ycfc
— BBC Sport North Yorkshire (@BBCYorkSport) October 12, 2024
Join us NOW on @BBCYork for build up to full match commentary.
⏰ Kick off: 3pm
📻 FM & @BBCSounds
📱 https://t.co/jMNn9ualwF#BBCFootball | #ycfc pic.twitter.com/MlH5ccXB8N
HALIFAX fans at Oldham
CHESTER fans at Scarborough
EBBSFLEET fans at Maidstone
BISHOPS STORTFORD fans at Braintree
Very entertaining @EmiratesFACup clash. H/T Braintree Town 1-0 Bishop Stortford Town. Blood and thunder football in the pouring rain ! pic.twitter.com/HPQw0L5OEM
— Jonathan Park (@jonathanpark1) October 12, 2024
CARSHALTON fans at Boreham Wood
The travelling support is ready …
— Carshalton Athletic FC (@CarshaltonA_FC) October 12, 2024
Just 15 mins until kick-off ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/DMxQU5cRUb
MESSAGE ON FAN BEHAVIOUR AND TROUBLE
The English football authorities are introducing a series of measures to help improve the behaviour of players, managers and coaches across the professional, National League system and grassroots game, as well as addressing the issue of football tragedy abuse.
New policies, procedures, and regulations will come into force from the start of the 2024/25 season, to address unacceptable conduct on the pitch, on the side-lines and in the stands, to ensure that the actions of the minority do not spoil the game for all. This builds on the work carried out throughout last season to combat dangerous and illegal fan behaviour, supported by the ‘Love Football. Protect the Game’ football-wide campaign.
Participant behaviour
As part of this reset, The FA, Premier League, EFL, Barclays Women’s Super League, Barclays Women’s Championship, National League System (Steps 1-4) and referees’ governing body PGMOL have collectively launched a new Participant Charter.
The charter which was developed in partnership with the League Managers Association [LMA] and Professional Footballers’ Association [PFA] will see stronger measures for players, managers, coaches, support staff and club officials to adhere to on a matchday.
Under the new approach, match officials will be empowered to take more robust action alongside a consistent application of the existing measures when participant behaviour falls below expected standards, and The FA will apply stronger supplementary disciplinary action.
Captains are expected to take responsibility for their teammates encouraging them to play fairly and show respect towards the match officials and their decisions.
Where match officials are confronted, surrounded or their personal space invaded by multiple players, at least one player will receive a card. The FA could also take further action against the club.
New measures will include:
- A new technical area code of conduct to require managers, coaches and other club staff members to behave in a responsible manner.
- Increased financial penalties for serious and repeat offenders.
- Academy scholars to undertake refereeing courses to improve players’ education into officiating.
For details of all the measures included within the charter, CLICK HERE.
For the grassroots game, The FA has announced new regulations from the start of the 2023/24 season, including point deductions for teams whose players or coaches commit repeated offences of serious misconduct.
The trial of bodycams for referees will continue into the 2023/24 season, while a new code of conduct will be introduced to set behavioural expectations and embed usage.
Further details on the new point deductions in the grassroots game for the 2023/24 season can be viewed HERE
Fan behaviour
To challenge the totally unacceptable presence of football tragedy abuse, for season 2023/24, regulation changes and tough new measures have been introduced which will see people who are found to have committed offences face stadium bans and potential criminal prosecution.
The issue is focused on offensive chanting, gesturing and displaying offensive messages based on football-related tragedies, which causes significant distress to the victims’ families, survivors and affected-club supporters. Football authorities, supporter groups and law enforcement organisations, including the police and CPS, have united to crack down on fans who participate in this vile form of abuse.
In addition to bans and criminal sanctions, a range of in-stadium, in-classroom and online resources will be rolled out under the ‘Love Football Protect the Game’ banner, to educate adults and children alike about the hurt tragedy chanting causes. Ground regulations have also been updated to incorporate references to tragedy chanting.
The game will also continue its efforts to combat dangerous, illegal and unwelcome behaviour off the pitch, be it in the stands or online. Last season a host of new measures were introduced by authorities which saw enhanced sanctions applied for people identified entering the pitch, using pyros, taking drugs to games, throwing objects or for discriminatory abuse.
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PILOT SCHEME
To support the rehabilitation of those identified as having engaged in negative matchday behaviour, a new pilot scheme is now in development phase which will refer young people to a restorative justice education programme that will seek to inform and educate about the impact of their behaviour on others.
The scheme is being run by the Premier League, EFL, Premier League Community Fund and the EFL Trust with support from local police forces and will be trialled at ten clubs across the Premier League, Championship, League One and League Two.
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