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27 January 2005 - Spectators Injury Rate
Falls in Football Grounds
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Spectator accident and injuries at Premiership and International
football matches in England and Wales has fallen to the lowest level yet,
reports the Football Licensing Authority (FLA). This season (
2003/04) the recorded injury rate was 1 injury in 27,432, compared with 1 injury
in 20,723 being recorded in the season 2002/03.
Statistics show the following breakdown for this seasons
figures:
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This seasons figures are 50% less than five years ago.
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90% of this seasons figures show minor injuries, such as cuts,
bruises and minor burns arising from hot drink spillages.
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Only 127 spectators required taking to hospital, which is less
than the 205 casualties in 2002/03.
The FLA Chief Executive explains some of the reasons for this
downturn in accidents in the following comment:
"These figures are a great achievement. Going to a football
match in this country has never been safer. This is largely due to better safety
management and the majority of the grounds being all seated. It reflects the
hard work and excellent relationships between ourselves, the football clubs, the
local authorities and the police. You are now probably less likely to be injured
at a ground than at home doing DIY! The challenge now is to maintain the pace of
progress and to avoid complacency."
Information for the report was collated from all Premiership and
Football League Clubs and can be accessed by clicking the following:
Football Licensing Authority
Article by Alexandra Johnston
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