# Barnsley FC Fan Advisory Board > The Barnsley FC Fan Advisory Board (FAB) is a group of elected supporters who meet the club's senior staff regularly to raise supporters' questions, get answers on the record, and feed into decisions that affect fans. ## Key pages - [Home](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/): overview of the FAB, its members and recent news. - [About the FAB](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/about-us): what the board is, how it works and who sits on it. - [Minutes](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes): every published set of FAB meeting minutes. - [Meetings](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/meetings): upcoming and past FAB meetings. - [News](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news): news and updates from the FAB. - [FAQ](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq): answers to common supporter questions, drawn from FAB meetings. - [Submit](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/submit): raise a question or idea with a FAB member. ## FAQ - [What is the Fan Advisory Board, and why does the club have one?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/what-is-the-fan-advisory-board.md): Fan Engagement - [What did the FAB achieve in its first season, 2024/25?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/what-did-the-fab-achieve-in-2024-25.md): Fan Engagement - [How are FAB members chosen, and how long do they serve?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/how-are-members-chosen.md): Fan Engagement - [Is there a cheaper way to buy matchday tickets if I cannot commit to a season ticket?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/membership-and-flexi.md): Ticketing and Pricing - [Is the club getting a bigger scoreboard or video screen?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/big-screen.md): Stadium and Facilities - [Why is it so dark outside the West Stand after evening games, and what is happening with the floodlights?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/lighting-around-the-ground.md): Stadium and Facilities - [Why has the matchday announcer and commentary been hard to hear?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/pa-system.md): Stadium and Facilities - [What is the position on safe standing at Oakwell?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/safe-standing.md): Stadium and Facilities - [Are free sanitary products available in the ladies' toilets?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/sanitary-products.md): Stadium and Facilities - [What is available for visually impaired and hard-of-hearing supporters?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/audio-for-visually-impaired.md): Accessibility and Disabled Supporters - [How do I make the club aware of my access needs, and what has changed at the ticket office?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/access-needs-and-ticket-office.md): Accessibility and Disabled Supporters - [Why are we held in the car parks after the final whistle, and will it change?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/car-parks-after-the-game.md): Car Parking and Travel - [Are there hotel discounts for supporters travelling to Barnsley?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/hotel-discounts.md): Away Games and Supporters Living Away - [Can I watch matches on iFollow from abroad?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/ifollow-abroad.md): Away Games and Supporters Living Away - [Does the club help with coach travel to away games?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/coach-travel.md): Away Games and Supporters Living Away - [Why is some kit not in the club shop, and who decides what is stocked?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/kit-and-club-shop.md): Retail and Kit - [Why do we play smaller clubs in pre-season, and will there be a tour abroad again?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/pre-season.md): Academy and Football - [How much does the club spend on the Academy, and how can supporters help?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/academy-funding.md): Academy and Football - [What is the Independent Football Regulator, and what has it changed for Barnsley?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/independent-football-regulator.md): Club Finances and Governance - [Where did the money for the new offices, floodlights and ticket office come from, and why not spend it on players?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/council-capital-grant.md): Club Finances and Governance - [Who owns Barnsley FC, and why do the Companies House filings look the way they do?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/ownership-and-companies-house.md): Club Finances and Governance - [Is there going to be a fan zone at Oakwell?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/fan-zone-status.md): Fan Zone and Pre-match - [How will the club engage with supporters, and what has it committed to in its Fan Engagement Plan?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/how-will-the-club-engage-with-supporters.md): Communication with Supporters - [How do I raise something with the FAB or get a question put to the club?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/how-to-raise-something.md): Communication with Supporters - [How often does the FAB meet, and how are the minutes published?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/how-often-and-minutes.md): Communication with Supporters - [Is there still a fans' forum with the club, and can the Chairman attend a FAB meeting?](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/faq/fans-forum.md): Communication with Supporters ## News - [Minutes of the September meeting published](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/september-meeting-minutes-published.md): The minutes of the Fan Advisory Board's 8 September meeting are out, approved and published within a week. Inside: the big screen and Academy funding debate, sanitary products back in the ladies' toilets, ground lighting, the PA system, 2027 anniversary plans and a move to six-weekly meetings. - [Minutes of the August meeting now published](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/august-meeting-minutes-published.md): The minutes of the Fan Advisory Board's 4 August meeting are now available. We're sorry they have taken longer than usual: the first draft needed a lot of correcting, and that work coincided with the transfer window. We explain what happened and what we are changing. - [WE'RE LAUNCHING A PODCAST!](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/we-re-launching-a-podcast.md): The Barnsley FC Fan Advisory Board is launching its very own podcast — and our first episode, covering everything discussed at our March 2026 meeting, is coming very soon. - [Fan Avisory Board statement regarding recent supporter bans](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/fan-avisory-board-statement-regarding-recent-supporter-bans.md): The Fan Advisory Board has responded to concerns after supporters received disciplinary letters following the tennis ball protest at the Exeter City match on 7 March. The FAB clarifies that these communications are part of the club's standard process when a potential breach of Ground Regulations is identified — they do not automatically mean a permanent ban. Supporters will be invited to a meeting to give their account before any final decision. While the FAB reminds fans that throwing objects onto the pitch is a breach of regulations, it is offering to act as a neutral representative in discussions between the club and affected supporters to ensure the process is fair. Anyone with concerns is encouraged to contact the FAB directly. - [Thank You to Our Founding Board Members](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/thank-you-to-our-founding-board-members.md): Since the Fan Advisory Board was established at the start of the 2024/25 season, a small group of dedicated volunteers have given their time, energy and expertise to get this board off the ground. As we now look to fill three vacant positions, we want to take a moment to properly recognise the people who helped build the foundations of the FAB. - [📣 Next Barnsley FC FAB Meeting – Thursday 12th Feb](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/next-barnsley-fc-fab-meeting-thursday-12th-feb.md): Just a quick update. Our next Barnsley FC Fan Advisory Board (FAB) meeting with the club will take place on Thursday 12th February. - [Fan advisory board update - Kelly Drury](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/fan-advisory-board-update-kelly-drury.md): Kelly Drury has formally informed the board that she has stepped down from the Fan Advisory Board and from her role as Chair. - [Barnsley FC fans called to contribute to an exciting visual history project](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/barnsley-fc-fans-called-to-contribute-to-an-exciting-visual.md): Barnsley FC supporters are being invited to play a crucial role in a new project that celebrates the deep connection between the club and its fans. - [Fans Forum in Natural Cement Legends Suite at Oakwell](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/fans-forum-in-natural-cement-legends-suite-at-oakwell.md): Chairman, Neerav Parekh, Chief Executive Officer, Jon Flatman and Sporting Director, Mladen Sormaz answer questions on various topics from supporters in attendance at the Natural Cement Legends Suite at Oakwell. - [Welcome the Fan Advisory Board](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/welcome-the-fan-advisory-board.md): Barnsley FC proudly introduces the newly formed Fan Advisory Board (FAB), created to strengthen communication between the club and its supporters. ## Minutes - [FAB Meeting Minutes - 8 September 2026](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes/2026-09-08.md): Video call (Microsoft Teams) - [FAB Meeting Minutes - 4 August 2026](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes/2026-08-04.md): South Stand Meeting Room, Oakwell Stadium - [FAB Meeting Minutes - 9 June 2026](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes/2026-06-09.md): Microsoft Teams - [FAB Meeting Minutes - 26 March 2026](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes/2026-03-26.md): Microsoft Teams - [FAB Meeting Minutes - 12 February 2026](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes/2026-02-12.md): Microsoft Teams - [FAB Meeting Minutes - 25 November 2025](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes/2025-11-25.md): Microsoft Teams - [FAB Meeting Minutes - 9 September 2025](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes/2025-09-09.md): Microsoft Teams - [FAB Meeting Minutes - 5 August 2025](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes/2025-08-05.md): Microsoft Teams - [FAB Meeting Minutes - 8 July 2025](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes/2025-07-08.md): Microsoft Teams - [FAB Meeting Minutes - 13 May 2025](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes/2025-05-13.md): Premier Suite, Oakwell Stadium - [FAB Meeting Minutes - 15 April 2025](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes/2025-04-15.md): Premier Suite, Oakwell Stadium - [FAB Meeting Minutes - 18 March 2025](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes/2025-03-18.md): Rimmington Lounge, Oakwell Stadium - [FAB Meeting Minutes - 11 February 2025](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes/2025-02-11.md): Rimmington Lounge, Oakwell Stadium - [FAB Meeting Minutes - 16 January 2025](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes/2025-01-16.md): Rimmington Lounge, Oakwell Stadium - [FAB Meeting Minutes - 17 December 2024](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes/2024-12-17.md): Premier Lounge, Oakwell Stadium - [FAB Meeting Minutes - 20 November 2024](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes/2024-11-20.md): Premier Lounge, Oakwell Stadium - [FAB Meeting Minutes - 16 October 2024](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes/2024-10-16.md): Premier Lounge, Oakwell Stadium - [FAB Meeting Minutes - 18 September 2024](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes/2024-09-18.md): Microsoft Teams - [FAB Meeting Minutes - 21 August 2024](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes/2024-08-21.md): Premier Lounge, Oakwell Stadium - [FAB Meeting Minutes - 17 July 2024](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes/2024-07-17.md): Microsoft Teams - [FAB Meeting Minutes - 9 May 2024](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes/2024-05-09.md): Premier Suite, Oakwell Stadium - [FAB Meeting Minutes - 29 February 2024](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes/2024-02-29.md): Premier Suite, Oakwell Stadium - [FAB Meeting Minutes - 29 January 2024](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/minutes/2024-01-29.md): Legend's Suite, Oakwell Stadium ## Full text - [llms-full.txt](https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/llms-full.txt): every FAQ answer and news article in full.