{"id":948280,"date":"2026-05-09T12:29:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T12:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/948280\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T12:29:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T12:29:33","slug":"london-stadium-news-love-football-protect-the-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/948280\/","title":{"rendered":"London Stadium News : Love Football. Protect the Game"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>A message to supporters ahead of the final matches of the 2025\/26 season<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As the 2025\/26 season draws to a close, London Stadium is asking for the continued support of all supporters as we prepare to welcome fans for the final two home fixtures of the campaign.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure everyone can enjoy the season\u2019s finale safely and positively, we are reminding supporters of the importance of the <strong>Love Football, Protect the Game<\/strong>\u00a0campaign.<\/p>\n<p>First launched in 2022, the campaign was introduced to help ensure football remains a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. Thanks to the continued support of fans, alongside close collaboration between clubs, stadium operators, supporter groups and local agencies, this season has seen a nationwide reduction in incidents\u00a0across key focus areas, including:<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Pyrotechnics<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Football tragedy abuse<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Throwing of missiles<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Discriminatory, abusive or threatening behaviour<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>While this progress is encouraging, one incident is still one too many. Even a single act can have serious consequences, \u00a0not only for fellow supporters and stadium staff, but for the individual responsible. Across the country this season, incidents have resulted in:<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>A five\u2011year football banning order and a \u00a32,000 fine for lighting pyrotechnics inside a stadium<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Three\u2011year bans for verbally abusing stadium staff<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Three\u2011year bans for discriminatory social media posts<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>Three\u2011year bans for entering the pitch<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<p>Such actions can also carry long\u2011term consequences, including criminal records and impacts on education or employment.<\/p>\n<p>As we head into the final two matches of the season, we want all supporters to be able to celebrate, show their appreciation to the players and staff, and enjoy the matchday experience at London Stadium. To do that, we ask everyone to play their part in ensuring that the actions of a minority do not spoil the game for all.<\/p>\n<p>If you witness dangerous, discriminatory or abusive behaviour, please report it to your nearest steward. Your support helps keep everyone safe.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To see all West Ham match day policies and how to report an incident, visit the club&#8217;s support pages <a href=\"https:\/\/whufc.freshdesk.com\/support\/solutions\/articles\/31000177924-matchday-policies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For a reminder of the ground regulations please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.london-stadium.com\/plan-your-visit\/safety-and-security.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your cooperation and continued backing. We look forward to welcoming you to London Stadium for the season\u2019s finale.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Love Football. 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