The 2025 Level Playing Field Annual Fan Survey has been launched, to collect insight on disabled sports fans’ matchday experiences.

Last year’s survey received a record number of responses, with results including the most common barriers to attending and services which would improve disabled supporters’ experiences.

This year, there is a more focused look at accessible parking, while other data will be compared to previous surveys to track ongoing trends. Disabled fans who have taken part in previous surveys are therefore encouraged to do the same this year, to help the charity monitor any areas of evolution or stagnation.

The survey is open to all disabled fans across England, Wales & Scotland and can be completed via this link.

MDSA24 is encouraging all members to complete the survey which closes on 25th August 2025.

MDSA24 opened an account at Lloyds Bank which offered free banking to not-for-profit and charitable organisations. Lloyds Bank have now decided to withdraw free banking and to levy monthly charges on these groups.

Luke Myer, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, raised this issue in the House of Commons at Department of Work And Pensions departmental questions on Monday, 12th May.

MDSA24’s Interim Chair, Tom Blenkinsop commented:

“We are grateful to Luke for raising this issue in Parliament for us. MDSA24 is working to improve matchday experiences for all fans with disabilities, as well as carers – banks should not be penalising us for that. We hope Lloyds will reconsider the way they approach not-for-profits and charity organisations like Middlesbrough Disabled Supporters Association 2024.”