Perimeter walls around pitches banned after Vigar death

Perimeter walls around pitches banned after Vigar death

FA Bans Pitch Walls

Vigar Death Prompts FA Rule Change

Football pitches are getting safer. The FA has banned solid perimeter walls following a safety review prompted by the tragic death of former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar. The 21-year-old suffered a severe brain injury during a match for Chichester City against Wingate and Finchley FC in September 2025. This move aims to prevent future incidents.

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