- A new law making it a criminal offence to enter a football match without a ticket comes into force across England and Wales this weekend.
- The legislation is enacted ahead of the Carabao Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City on Sunday.
- Offenders now face severe penalties, including a five-year football banning order and a fine of up to £1,000.
- The law follows a review by Baroness Louise Casey, which highlighted safety risks after thousands of ticketless fans stormed Wembley during the Euro 2020 final.
- It also criminalises using forged tickets, passes, or accreditation, or falsely claiming to be stadium or playing staff.
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