""One of the main things we learned throughout this process is that it is about giving our fans the choice. "It is a great example of the women's game being different to the men's game - both from a legislation point of view but also a chance to innovate and do some really cool stuff. "It was putting the choice back in the fans' hands and letting them tell us what they think. You don't know unless you have tried these things.""
"This weekend marks 100 fixtures since WSL Football's latest scheme began, with 15 of 26 clubs across England's top two tiers involved. Another three clubs - Tottenham, Leicester City and Nottingham Forest - will join for the rest of the season. A survey involving 4,270 fans was conducted by WSL Football and rated experiences on a scale of 1-10. The average number for fan safety was 9.4 out of 10, while 70% of fans were in favour of alcohol at games."
WSL Football introduced trials allowing supporters to consume alcohol in the stands, reaching 100 fixtures with 15 of 26 top-two-tier clubs participating and three more set to join. A survey of 4,270 fans rated fan safety 9.4 out of 10, family-friendliness 9.1, and atmosphere 8.6. Seventy percent of fans supported alcohol at games, up from 58% the previous summer. WSL leadership emphasized giving fans choice and using the opportunity to innovate, noting the women's game can differ from the men's. Competition rules currently restrict the measure to a trial while shareholders review it.
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