# Burnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as 'discrimination'

- Published: 2026-09-23T21:15:01.830Z
- Updated: 2026-09-23T21:15:01.830Z
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- Topics: Crime, law and justice, Economy, business and finance
- Involves: Andy Burnham, Everton, Football Supporters' Association (FSA), Margaret Thatcher's government, Tom Greatrex, UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU), drinking in view of the pitch at stadiums for clubs in the top five tiers of men's football in England, legislation introduced in 1985

## How it developed

- 2026-09-23T21:15:01.830Z - BBC News: [Burnham brands ban on football fans drinking alcohol in stands as 'discrimination'](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c933ky0nknxko)

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