West Ham Fan Advisory Board Calls on Mayor of London to Back Women’s Football at London Stadium
Press Statement
For Immediate Release
Date: 24th July 2025
The West Ham United Fan Advisory Board (FAB) wrote to the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, urging his support for West Ham United Women to play matches at the London Stadium.
Representing a broad coalition of supporter groups, the FAB highlighted from the recent supporter-led survey that of the 7,187 supporters who responded to the question ‘ Should West Ham United Women play at the London Stadium?’ 52.44% wanted to see the team play at least one match per season at the London Stadium. The FAB also called for a fair and sustainable approach to hosting matches at the London Stadium. In their letter, they praised the Mayor’s leadership on championing women’s sport and urged City Hall to ensure that match quotas and cost structures for the London Stadium do not act as barriers to progress.
“We believe it’s time for West Ham Women to take their rightful place at the London Stadium,” said Andy Payne OBE, Co-chair of the Fan West Ham Fan Advisory Board Calls on Mayor of London to Back Women’s Football at London StadiumAdvisory Board. “The appetite is there, the fanbase is ready, and with the right support from City Hall and stakeholders, we can make this a landmark moment—not just for West Ham, but for women’s football in London.”
The FAB stressed the importance of equality and opportunity in sport, calling current financial expectations placed on clubs to host women’s matches “unrealistic and unfair.” They pointed to the growing success of women’s football around the country and said London should be leading the way, not lagging behind.
“This is about more than one match,” the statement continued. “It’s about sending a message that London is serious about equality, inclusion, and the next generation of football fans and players.”
The Fan Advisory Board’s call comes with the backing of a wide range of West Ham supporter groups, including Hammers United, Pride of Irons, West Ham United Disabled Supporters’ Association, West Ham United Supporters’ Trust, Old School Hammers, Inclusive Irons, Claret Members, Overseas Supporters’ Clubs, West Ham United Women’s Supporters’ Board, West Ham United Junior Supporters’ Board, Away Season Ticket Holders, Bondholders and West Ham United Supporters’ Club.
Contact:
For further information or interview requests, please contact: Andy Payne, Co-chair West Ham Fan Advisory Board:
andy.payne@whuisc.com