What Happens When Saturday Doesn’t Come?

Matchdays disappear.  

Businesses suffer.  

Communities lose their identity.  

A football club is more than just 90 minutes on a Saturday. It is a core part of the wider community, supporting jobs, bringing people together and fostering a sense of belonging for millions across the country.  

Following multiple club failings and an attempted breakaway league, the IFR was formed with fans at its heart. The IFR is here to change football for good. The IFR will ensure you and your family can continue to support your club, for generations to come, by building a stronger game and a more financially stable football club, with a stronger voice for supporters.  

Our football cubs help drive their local economies in ways that often go unnoticed. From your superstitious pre-match haircut, to your pie at the local cafe, to your post-match pint in the pub. These businesses rely on matchdays to keep them afloat, while providing a unique social space where communities can come together. 

This begs the question, what happens when Saturday doesn’t come? We speak to local businesses about what their football club means for them, their community and their city.  

The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has been established to protect and promote the sustainability of English football, for the benefit of fans and the local communities that football clubs serve. To find out more click here