The Club worked with the Football Supporters Association to establish the Supporters Board as part of its ongoing commitment to EFL Regulation 128 which requires clubs to:

• create, publish, and implement a Fan Engagement Plan (FEP).
• host at least two meetings or fan forums each season with a representative group of supporters at which the Club is represented by its majority owner, board Director(s) or other senior executive(s).

This regulation was introduced in June 2024 following the work of the government’s Expert Working Group on Supporter Ownership & Engagement. It is intended to be a “crucial first step,” to ensure transparency, collaboration, and communication with supporters.

Supporter Representation is one of the “Pillars” set out in Watford FC’s FEP which states:

“.… the club have worked collaboratively with the Watford Supporters Trust to establish a Supporters’ Board with a written constitution to define its functions, led by the Watford Supporters Trust in conjunction with the Football Supporters Association (FSA).

The club helped facilitate the application process for supporters who wished to apply to join the Supporters’ Board.

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We anticipate the Supporters’ Board forming early this season and once in place we will continue to provide support and help via club infrastructure, as we are fully committed to ensure the Supporters’ Board is a success and as a result will enhance representation, accountability and meaningful dialogue between Watford Football Club and its supporters.”