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


Answering The Rise In Security Threats With Better Communication And Surveillance

A stadium security camera Anti-social behaviour and violence at football stadiums is rising. Figures from Gov.uk explain that in the 2021 and 2022 football season, there were 2,198 football-related arrests. However, arrests in the 2022/23 season were approximately 59% higher than those during the 2018/19 football season (pre-Covid); and comparable with levels seen in 2011/12, 2012/13 and 2014/15 seasons. Common offences included public and violent disorder.


What Stadium Managers Need To Know About Panic Hardware

A panic bolt door The capacity of football stadiums across the UK varies massively. Looking at just the Premier League, the stadium with the largest capacity, Old Trafford, holds just over 74,000 people, whereas the smallest stadium, Kenilworth Road, can only accommodate 10,265.


The Devil Is In The Details:
The Art Of Branding Today’s Sports Stadia

A sports stadium entrance In the high‑stakes world of sport, so much attention is placed on the contest itself. Every detail matters. Here, MacroArt Account Director, Tom Jackson, delves into another area where meticulous planning and execution takes centre stage – the world of sports graphics and stadium branding.


Plumpton Named Champion Groundstaff Team In 2023 Racecourse Groundstaff Awards

The Award-Winning Plumpton Groundstaff on stage

Plumpton Racecourse has been named Champion Groundstaff team of the year, culminating another year of excellence in the field as part of the Racecourse Groundstaff Awards, jointly sponsored by Agrovista Amenity, DLF and Duralock.


Microdochium Trials Days At Origin Amenity Solutions Are Fully Booked

Four images form the microdochium trials days by Origin Amenity Solution

Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS) has run its second successful event looking at the current UK research into Microdochium management on Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd November.

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