Regulation

IFR fan consultation

Licensed clubs must regularly consult fan representatives on relevant matters and take their views into account. Representatives may be elected or otherwise appear to the IFR to represent the club’s fans.

VERIFY
Editorial review 12/11/2026

Who it applies to

All IFR licensed clubs.

Key dates

  • Ongoing throughout the season

Evidence clubs typically keep

  • Fan board meeting agendas, papers and minutes
  • Election records for representatives
  • You said, we did responses
  • Consultation log by relevant matter

How ClubProof helps

The planned fan engagement module will connect consultation records with the principles of Collaborative, Two way, Open and Integrated.

Questions

What are relevant matters?
Strategic direction, business priorities, operational and matchday issues including ticket pricing, heritage, and plans for further fan engagement.
Who makes the final decision?
The club. Consultation means fan views are genuinely considered, not that fans decide.

Sources