The Prime Minister said it was unfair for football fans to be singled out when supporters of other sports were able to drink while watching their teams Football's long-standing alcohol restrictions could be costing lower-league clubs thousands of pounds every year, adding another layer to the debate over whether supporters should be allowed to enjoy a pint while watching their team Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The Prime Minister said it was unfair for football fans to be singled out when supporters of other sports were able to drink while watching their teamsS1

• Football's long-standing alcohol restrictions could be costing lower-league clubs thousands of pounds every year, adding another layer to the debate over whether supporters should be allowed to enjoy a pint while watching their teamS2

• Prime Minister Andy Burnham, a staunch Everton fan, said it was unfair that football supporters can’t enjoy a match-day pint in the stands like rugby or cricket fansS3

• The prime minister opposes the law - in place since 1985 - and believes there is a case to remove it.S4

• Prime minister says measure is discriminatory when fans of other sports are not similarly restrictedAndy Burnham has signalled he may lift the ban on drinking alcohol in the stands at football matches, suggesting it is “unfair” for fans to be singled out when...S5

• UK football fans should be allowed to drink alcohol while watching live matches in stadiums, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said, signaling he’s minded to change the law on the matter.S6