Fulham Supporters’ Trust (FST) have renewed calls for safe standing at Craven Cottage after 10 season ticket holders were told they must move seats because of persistent standing.
Fulham sent letters to the supporters informing them they will be required to relocate ahead of next season “to reduce the level of persistent standing in the Hammersmith End”. The Hammersmith End is the most vocal home stand at Craven Cottage, located behind the goal opposite the away end.
Club cites safety discussions
The letters followed “extensive discussions” with the Sports Ground Safety Authority and Hammersmith & Fulham Council. One supporter who contacted Fulham after being informed his seat would be moved was told extra stewards would be placed in his old seat.
Fulham are the only Premier League club without any licensed safe standing sections. Crystal Palace are set to introduce a safe standing section in the away end at Selhurst Park ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Trust survey shows support
A 2025 survey by the FST found 68.8 per cent of supporters who took part were in favour of safe standing. The trust acknowledged they “understand the challenges the uniqueness of Craven Cottage might present in implementation” but said they would continue to push for safe standing in one or more stands.
“The Fulham Supporters’ Trust support safe standing in principle. We also accept safe standing is not for everyone so there needs to be a balance to cater for all requirements,” a spokesperson told Standard Sport. “We understand the challenges the uniqueness of Craven Cottage might present in implementation. We will continue to press the Club to prioritise finding a solution.”
The spokesperson added: “It is not immediately clear what has caused the need to suddenly move 10 fans other than discussions with the Sports Ground Safety Authority and Hammersmith & Fulham Council over the level of persistent standing in the Hammersmith End. It is also not clear if any action is proposed to address the away section at the Putney End where there is also persistent standing. This will be on the agenda for our next meeting with the Club in August.”
