Humphrey Ker and Wrexham
25 September 2026

Humphrey Ker has stepped down from Wrexham’s board and relinquished his role as a trustee of the Wrexham AFC Foundation. Ker was instrumental in bringing Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds to the club before their 2021 takeover.

Ker had already stepped away from day-to-day club involvement in 2024 and said Wrexham’s evolving structure made it increasingly difficult for him to contribute positively. Mac and Reynolds credited him as a key part of the club’s transformation.

Aberdeen and the SPFL
25 September 2026

Aberdeen’s allocation for their Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Rangers has been reduced by 500 tickets. The SPFL sanction follows a pitch invasion and pyrotechnics display by supporters after Aberdeen’s previous-round victory over Kilmarnock.

Aberdeen had secured about 17,000 Hampden tickets and must now cover the cost of the seats removed from their allocation. The club warned supporters that further incidents could bring additional sanctions and affect other fans attending matches.

Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A and FIFA
25 September 2026

Four of Europe’s leading domestic leagues have jointly called for fundamental reform of FIFA’s governance. Their statement seeks greater transparency, stronger checks on presidential power and a more meaningful role for leagues, clubs and players in major decisions.

The leagues proposed a permanent stakeholder body, independent impact assessments for major proposals and safeguards separating FIFA’s regulatory and commercial functions. Their intervention follows the withdrawal of FIFA Forward Enterprise and Gianni Infantino’s proposal for an external governance review.

Scottish Premiership clubs and supporters
25 September 2026

Scottish Premiership attendance exceeded four million for the first time during the 2025-26 season. Total crowds reached 4.1m and average gates rose 3% to 17,903, while Scotland retained Europe’s highest per-capita attendance rate.

UEFA figures show close to 20 top-flight attendees per 1,000 Scottish residents, almost double second-placed Norway. Celtic surpassed one million home league spectators, while around six million supporters attended men’s football across Scotland when other competitions were included.

Chelsea and the Football Association
25 September 2026

Chelsea have been charged by the Football Association over alleged discriminatory supporter behaviour during their 3-2 Premier League win at Fulham on 24 August. The FA alleges chanting included an express or implied reference to religion or belief.

Chelsea had already acknowledged receiving multiple reports of sectarian chanting from a small section of supporters after the match. The club said discriminatory chants are not tolerated and supporters found responsible would face the strongest possible action.