Overview

• Home Office figures show fan arrests in England and Wales fell to 1,932 in 2024-25, the first decline since full stadium returns post-pandemic.
• Active banning orders climbed by 12% to 2,439 by June 1, marking the highest level since the 2012-13 season.
• Manchester United supporters led the statistics with 121 arrests, while West Ham United fans faced the most banning orders at 112.
• Fan arrests increased across Yorkshire clubs including Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield United, Leeds United, Huddersfield Town and Barnsley.
• Ipswich Town recorded one of the lowest figures with 17 arrests and 14 active bans, of which nine were newly issued.