# 📣 Next Barnsley FC FAB Meeting – Thursday 12th Feb

Published: 2026-02-15

Just a quick update. Our next Barnsley FC Fan Advisory Board (FAB) meeting with the club will take place on Thursday 12th February.

## **Next Barnsley FC fab meeting – Thursday 12th February**
👉 **Submit your points for the February meeting here:**

[**https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xXfyVOJ7fU6nLaPRSoFoKUdUllxug9NGjautkwcsLhJUNTlWS1ZUSUZXOUJSREtTQ1BMS1hNSkNXUi4u**](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xXfyVOJ7fU6nLaPRSoFoKUdUllxug9NGjautkwcsLhJUNTlWS1ZUSUZXOUJSREtTQ1BMS1hNSkNXUi4u)

The next meeting between the **Barnsley FC** Fan Advisory Board (FAB) and the club will be held on **Thursday 12th February**.

Ahead of the meeting, we invite supporters to share any points they would like the FAB to raise with the CEO or club staff. You can use the form above, comment on our social posts, or message any FAB representative directly.
## **Summary of the november fab meeting**
For transparency, the full minutes of the **November FAB meeting** can be found here:

[https://images.gc.barnsleyfcservices.co.uk/e0948a60-fc5b-11f0-8e8d-bb9666aa7454.pdf](https://images.gc.barnsleyfcservices.co.uk/e0948a60-fc5b-11f0-8e8d-bb9666aa7454.pdf)

Below is a structured summary of the main topics discussed.
### **Fan zone update – key decision**
One of the most significant updates related to the **Fan Zone**.

**The club confirmed that the Fan Zone will not be going forward in its current form due to a 60% increase in costs to deliver it.**

The club is now exploring **alternative approaches** that could still deliver a positive pre-match experience for supporters while remaining financially viable.

This was a major point of discussion and the FAB will continue to work with the club to understand options and represent fan views on what a reimagined or scaled version could look like.
### **Club updates**
General performance, season progress, and operational priorities were reviewed.
- The club outlined both ongoing challenges and areas where improvements are being made.

### **Matchday experience**

- Topics raised included stadium access, flow around concourses, and the overall supporter journey.

- The club provided updates on planned improvements and areas under review.

### **Fan engagement & communication**

- Clear communication remains a priority for supporters.

- The club acknowledged this and discussed how to improve transparency and regular updates.

### **Ticketing & membership**

- Questions were raised around pricing, benefits, and ticket availability.

- The club committed to reviewing specific issues and reporting back at future meetings.

### **Safeguarding & wellbeing**

- Updates were shared on ongoing safeguarding work to ensure Oakwell remains a welcoming and safe environment for all supporters.

### **AOB**

- Additional stadium operations, communication points, and supporter suggestions were recorded and passed to the relevant teams.

## **Get involved**
The FAB exists to ensure **supporters have a strong and consistent voice** in decisions that affect the matchday experience, communication, and the long-term direction of the club.

👉 **Submit your points for the February meeting here:**

[**https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xXfyVOJ7fU6nLaPRSoFoKUdUllxug9NGjautkwcsLhJUNTlWS1ZUSUZXOUJSREtTQ1BMS1hNSkNXUi4u**](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xXfyVOJ7fU6nLaPRSoFoKUdUllxug9NGjautkwcsLhJUNTlWS1ZUSUZXOUJSREtTQ1BMS1hNSkNXUi4u)

Thank you for your continued support.

🔴⚪️ **You Reds**

Source: https://fab.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/next-barnsley-fc-fab-meeting-thursday-12th-feb