Analysis

Beyond the Final Whistle – Why Football Programmes Still Matter

The conclusion of another season of our Premier League Programme Awards offers an opportunity not only to recognise the clubs producing the finest matchday publications, but also to reflect on the changing role of the football programme itself. When these awards began in 2017/18, football was already firmly embedded in

The Stories Behind the Scores

While the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards recognise the best programmes of the 2025/26 Premier League season, the final rankings only tell part of the story. This year’s reviews revealed a number of wider trends: clubs producing remarkable improvements, newly promoted sides immediately setting new standards, and the continuing importance

Inside the Scores – What Makes a Great Football Programme?

With the winners of the 2025/26 Premier League Programme Awards now confirmed, it is worth taking a closer look at the scoring behind the final rankings. Every programme was assessed across four key areas: Design & Layout, Original Content, Opposition Coverage, and Club Coverage. Together, these categories aim to capture

Notes from the Editor

Challenging Times The last 18 months or so has been a difficult period for the football programme industry. Games being played behind closed doors has meant no crowds to sell to at stadiums. This has resulted in some clubs choosing to produce digital-only programmes and others to cease publishing completely

2018/19 Programme of the Season Announced

The results of our Programme of the Season award are now in! We are delighted to announce that our Gold Award for the best programme in the Premier League for 2018/19 is given to Fulham. Our Silver Award for second place is given to Arsenal, whilst third place, and our

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