News and Insights
The latest association news, key insights and opinions, and updates on all our projects and campaigns.
This is the official communication hub for the Football Supporters Association Australia. We use this section to keep our members and the wider football community informed.
Here you will find the latest official news and statements from the FSAA, in-depth insights and opinions on critical issues affecting supporters, and regular updates on all our projects and advocacy campaigns.
Check back regularly for reliable information directly from the voice of Australian football supporters.
Turning match-day experiences into evidence: The 2026 A-League Supporter Survey
Why an independent national dataset is vital to advocating for fair policing, consistent security, and protected terrace culture.
Football supporters deserve scrutiny, not historical distortion
In his Sydney Morning Herald opinion piece of 6 November 2026, “Lighter policing is earned through trust. Lederer’s letter to Wanderers fans erodes it,” Darren Kane challenges Western Sydney Wanderers chairman Paul Lederer’s criticism of policing at recent A-League matches.
An open letter to the Australian Football Community: Matchday policing, advocacy, and next steps
Over the past fortnight, like many of you, we have watched the policing operations across A-League fixtures in New South Wales with deep frustration and serious concern.
The View from the Chair: The Pro-Rel debate heats up, South Melbourne make Australia Cup history and concerns regarding derby policing
It has been an exceptionally active month for the Football Supporters Association Australia, driven by critical debates on the future structure and culture of our game.
FSAA Statement regarding the Sydney Derby
The Football Supporters Association Australia (FSAA) acknowledges the anger, frustration, and deep concern felt across the supporter community following the statement released by The Cove regarding policing operations at the recent Sydney Derby.
Reimagining Australian Football: The Case for the A1/A2 Promotion & Relegation Blueprint
Matt Windley argues that the calls for promotion and relegation in Australian football is no longer just an ideological debate; it is a strategic commercial necessity.
View from the Chair: New Committee takes charge, global stance against Infantino, Aust Championship changes, and the call for warring parties to unite.
“The past month marks the beginning of an important new chapter for the FSAA, with our newly elected Executive Committee now in place and driving our strategic agenda for the year ahead.”
FSAA joins global supporter coalition calling for resignation of Gianni Infantino and fundamental FIFA reform
The Football Supporters Association Australia (Inc) is proud to stand alongside representative supporter bodies across every continent as a key signatory to an unprecedented global coalition demanding the immediate resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino and structural governance reform of world football.
“Players and fans are the real owners”: Craig Foster’s call to arms for supporters at FSAA AGM
"The only two stakeholders that can ever genuinely hold them accountable are actually players and fans. They are the real owners. Everyone else is only... custodians," Foster told members.
Football Supporters Association Australia welcomes new committee for 2026-27
The Football Supporters Association Australia (Inc) is pleased to formally welcome a new committee for the 2026–2027 period.
Hands off our World Cup, Gianni!
Football Australia should not simply be seeking clarification from FIFA. It should be joining the growing chorus of football bodies, clubs, players and supporter groups demanding this proposal be withdrawn.
Statement: Our game is not for sale
The proposals floated by FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding the privatisation and financial restructuring of the FIFA World Cup represent a direct threat to the governance, accessibility, and integrity of the world game.
Why ‘Sokkah Twitter’ has a right to be cheesed off at rival code promo
To understand why football supporters across Australia are so cheesed off, you have to look at it through a historical lens.
Football Supporters Association Australia (Inc): Notice of Annual General Meeting
Football Supporters Association Australia (Inc) Annual General Meeting will be held virtually on Monday 17 August 2026 at 8:00 PM sharp (AEST)
View from the Chair: World Cup reflections, calls for A-league transparency, FSAA AGM preparations
The World Cup has demonstrated once again that football in all its forms is, by far and away, the most popular sport among Australians.
Beyond the Green and Gold scarf: A message for your local MP
We are asking football supporters across Australia to take two minutes today to contact their local federal MPs.
Hey pollies, it's time to put your money where your scarf is!
As one of the highest participation sports and arguably one of the best supported at the varying levels of the game, one can draw the conclusion that football is a prominent contributor to positive health, social and economic outcomes across the country, however funding fails to hit the same heights.
A World Cup built on chaos, now let the football talk!
From ticketing chaos to transport blowouts, from basic fan welfare concerns to barriers just getting into host countries, almost every aspect of preparation has left supporters frustrated, confused, and in many cases, priced out.
Unite in Green and Gold: Official Supporter Guide and World Cup Live Sites
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here. For the Australian football community, knowing where to gather and watch together is essential. Whether you are on the ground in North America or backing the team from home, the FSAA has compiled the official list of live sites and active support pre-game venues.
The battle for the boardroom: What Thursday's Football Australia AGM means for the future of Australian football
While it sounds like a boring boardroom meeting, the people in that room hold the keys to our game in Australia. They decide where grassroots money goes, set development pathways for our kids, run the Matildas and Socceroos, and decide the future of the game we love.
