Fans’ biggest gripe is the fixture schedule. In 2025-26, the WSL swapped the Sunday 18:45 kick-off for more noon starts, which also drew criticism. As Arsenal supporter Major notes, early kick-offs make away trips tough—fans either leave in the early hours or travel the night before and pay for hotels. Midday games also clash with grassroots football on Sunday mornings, limiting attendance for younger fans. On top of that, long pauses between league fixtures disrupt momentum, as former England defender Anita Asante has argued.
Accessibility is another sore point. While large Premier League venues such as the Emirates and Goodison Park are generally well set up, smaller grounds can fall short. Jones, a wheelchair user, struggled to find Blue Badge parking information for London City’s visit to Tottenham. Although clubs have accessibility pages, Tottenham’s focused on the main stadium rather than Brisbane Road, where the women’s team plays. After emailing, Jones was told Blue Badge parking had sold out—only later learning from the club’s disability coordinator that none exists at Brisbane Road due to its residential location. To make matters worse, wheelchair spaces were positioned opposite the away section, leaving her isolated from fellow fans.
Tottenham said venue information is available via the Ask Spurs chatbot and, following an internal review, have begun improvements. Brisbane Road-specific details have been added to the accessible parking section, and a matchday guide is in development. A club spokesperson said they are working on a full Brisbane Road matchday guide for next season to match the information provided for Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.