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Story summary
- Entering a football match without a ticket becomes a criminal offence in England and Wales this weekend, ahead of the Carabao Cup final.
- The Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Act establishes the offence and targets forged tickets and tailgating.
- Offenders face a five-year football banning order and fines up to £1,000.
- The policy follows the safety review led by Baroness Louise Casey into the Euro 2020 final.
