Football & Stadium Management (FSM) is a print magazine and digital news resource for those involved with sports stadia, facilities, pitch and turf care.


Enhancing Women's Safety At Football And Other Stadium Events

stadium security

Violence against women remains a deeply troubling issue, with countless accounts of women enduring harrowing experiences. In this article, Robert Kaiser, author of the recently published NEVER A VICTIM and a global advocate for women’s safety, addresses how safety and security professionals can make a major difference in mitigating the risks women encounter at events intended to be pleasurable and entertaining.


Maintaining The Edge In An Ever‑Changing Stadia Landscape

A football match at Murrayfield Stadium

By Chris Harcombe, site director, The Murrayfield Experience.

Necessity is the mother of invention—or, in the case of stadia, reinvention. To stay relevant and profitable in this increasingly experience‑driven, digital world, stadia must break all sorts of conventions, including the events they host and the experiences they offer, innovating through technology, reducing their environmental impact, and re‑establishing their role within the communities they serve.


Experts Reveal The Biggest Problems Facing Premier League Football Stadiums

At height maintenance in a football stadium

When a mid‑match downpour in May 2024 caused leaking from the roof at Old Trafford, it highlighted the aging infrastructure of the legendary home of Manchester United and sparked a conversation about the state of Premier League stadiums – many of which are decades old.


How Will Martyn’s Law Change UK Venues?

A stadium security camera

As UK venues prepare for the introduction of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, or Martyn's Law, the facilities management sector is evaluating how the new regulations will affect operations. Named after Martyn Hett, a victim of the 2017 Manchester Arena attack, the law aims to strengthen counter-terrorism measures in public spaces. Kevin Rowe, Managing Director at SafetyBuyer, examines the upcoming changes and their impact on stadium management.


Line Your Pitch With As Little As 1.1 Litres Of Impact Paint

OAS Robot and line painting

Maintaining world‑class sports pitches requires innovation and efficiency. Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) delivers an industry‑leading line‑marking solution with its new and improved Impact paint range for football and Rugby groundskeepers and sports turf professionals.

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