Regulation

Club heritage protection

Material crest or predominant home-shirt-colour changes require reasonable steps to establish support from a majority of fans in England and Wales. Team-name changes require FA approval. Ground disposals and relocations have separate IFR approval requirements.

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Editorial review 12/11/2026

Who it applies to

Relevant regulated clubs. Scope depends on the particular heritage provision, not solely on whether a licence has been issued.

Key dates

  • Whenever a change is proposed

Evidence clubs typically keep

  • Optional internal heritage working register
  • Heritage consultation records
  • Fan vote or survey results
  • Relevant FA or IFR approvals

How ClubProof helps

Planned heritage records and consultation tracking will support documented decision making.

Sources