Club Statement ahead of the new season

Felixstowe & Walton United FC prides itself on being a fully inclusive, family friendly club. 

Let's all help to keep it that way!

 

On the eve of a new, and what we hope will be an exciting season, Felixstowe & Walton United Football Club wishes to remind all supporters that anti-social behaviour is not welcome at our matches. Across football there has been an increase in unacceptable behaviour that can put fans, players, staff and match officials at risk.

These actions can result in those responsible facing a stadium ban, football banning order or criminal prosecution, and threaten the club you support, damaging our reputation and placing us at risk of fines or sanctions from the football authorities. 

The club is fortunate to have a large, and increasing fan-base. We wholeheartedly encourage support, but in the right way. ‘Banter’ between fans is part and parcel of the matchday experience throughout football, but disappointingly, last season a couple of incidents attributed to a group of younger supporters crossed the line of what is deemed acceptable.

Entering the pitch, carrying or using smoke bombs, throwing objects, and racist, threatening, misogynistic or homophobic chanting or language will not be tolerated, and anyone identified engaging in anti-social or criminal behaviour at our matches can expect the club and local Police to take action with the possibility culprits may end up with a criminal record. 

We will be working proactively to eradicate any form of unacceptable behaviour within and around the AGL Arena and Supporters are reminded that bringing prohibited items into the stadium, including alcohol, glass bottles, pyros or flares, is a breach of the ground regulations.

If you witness someone behaving offensively at our matches or see or hear something that concerns you, please report it to the nearest steward or club official.

Everyone associated with Felixstowe & Walton United FC should be proud of our reputation and we all have a responsibility to uphold the values of a community-focused family club. 

For the overwhelming majority of our well behaved fans we thank you for your continued support.

 

A comprehensive guide to visiting the AGL Arena can be found here- 

https://felixstowefootball.co.uk/club/ground-guide

 

A copy of our Ground Regulations can be found here- 

https://felixstowefootball.co.uk/club/ground-regulations 

 

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Felixstowe & Walton United FC