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Abstract
Availability of alcohol at football matches in the UK is much debated and subject to multiple restrictions, yet there is little understanding of supporters’ attitudes. A cross-sectional survey of football supporters in Scotland and England (n = 1750) was conducted April–June 2019. Most supporters viewed drinking at matches as acceptable (74.4%) and thought alcohol should be available at grounds (76.0%); around two-fifths thought most supporters consumed alcohol before matches (44.1%); but only a quarter (26.6%) thought disorder at matches was due to alcohol. Attitudes varied by supporter characteristics: supporters who were younger, in England, or more regular match-goers were more favourable towards alcohol consumption and availability at matches. We conclude that alcohol regulations in some nations and sports – where restrictions are based on historical disorder – may no longer be appropriate.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | Journal of Sport and Social Issues |
Early online date | 23 Dec 2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 23 Dec 2021 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- football
- alcohol
- attitudes
- supporters
- regulations
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Understanding the role of alcohol consumption in football cultures (Alcohol FC)
1/02/19 → 31/01/22
Project: Research