# The Football Spectators (Prescription) (Amendment) Order 2025

S.I. 2025/871 · made 15 July 2025

This Order amends the Football Spectators (Prescription) Order 2022 (“the 2022 Order”), which prescribes football matches and competitions for the purposes of the Football Spectators Act 1989 (“the 1989 Act”).

Made under: Football Spectators Act 1989 (Section 14, Section 22A)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/football-spectators-prescription-amendment-order-2025/pdf/uksi_20250871_en.pdf; UK Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/football-spectators-prescription-amendment-order-2025/pdf/uksiem_20250871_en_001.pdf

## Introductory text

SPORTS GROUNDS AND SPORTING EVENTS, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 15th July 2025
Laid before Parliament 16th July 2025
Coming into force 5th September 2025
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 14(2) and (2A) and 22A of the Football Spectators Act 1989.

## 1 Citation, commencement and extent

(1) This Order may be cited as the Football Spectators (Prescription) (Amendment) Order 2025 and comes into force on 5th September 2025.
(2) This Order extends to England and Wales.

## 2 Amendment to the Football Spectators (Prescription) Order 2022

The Football Spectators (Prescription) Order 2022 is amended in accordance with articles 3 and 4.

## 3 Amendments to article 3: regulated football match

Article 3 (regulated football match) is amended as follows—
(a) in paragraph (2)(a)(iii) omit “Football Association”;
(b) in paragraph (2)(a)(iv) for “Football Association Women’s Championship” substitute “Women’s Super League 2”;
(c) in paragraph (2)(a)(v) for “the Football Conference” substitute “the National League”;
(d) in paragraph (2)(a)(vi) omit “League”;
(e) in paragraph (4)(b)(iii) omit “Football Association”;
(f) in paragraph (4)(b)(iv) for “Football Association Women’s Championship” substitute “Women’s Super League 2”;
(g) in paragraph (4)(b)(v) for “the Football Conference” substitute “the National League”;
(h) in paragraph (4)(b)(vi) omit “League”.

## 4 Amendments to article 4: regulated football organisation

Article 4 (regulated football organisation) is amended as follows—
(a) after paragraph (e) insert—
“(ea) the Women’s Super League Football Limited”;
(b) in paragraph (f)(iii) omit “Football Association”;
(c) in paragraph (f)(iv) for “Football Association Women’s Championship” substitute “Women’s Super League 2”;
(d) in paragraph (f)(v) for “Football Conference” substitute “National League”;
(e) in paragraph (f)(vi) omit “League”.

## Signature

Diana Johnson
Minister of State
Home Office
15th July 2025

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends the Football Spectators (Prescription) Order 2022 (“the 2022 Order”), which prescribes football matches and competitions for the purposes of the Football Spectators Act 1989 (“the 1989 Act”).
Under the 1989 Act, certain restrictions and requirements may be imposed on individuals in relation to prescribed football matches, including the imposition of football banning orders.
This Order updates the 2022 Order to reflect the current names of the following football competitions and organisations: the National League, the Women’s Super League, the Women’s Super League 2 and Cymru Premier. It also adds a new entity, “the Women’s Super League Football Limited”, to the list of prescribed organisations.
These amendments ensure that the prescription of matches competitions and organisations under the 1989 Act remains accurate and up to date with current league structures and naming conventions.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sector is foreseen. The Explanatory Memorandum is available at www.legislation.gov.uk; copies may be obtained from the Home Office at 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF.

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Page: https://openlegislation.uk/football-spectators-prescription-amendment-order-2025
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