The WSL has seen a significant increase in interest and attendance, with fans of Chelsea and Arsenal often seen drinking in the stands prior to their matches. The SheGulls supporters' club for Brighton Women believes that separating home and away fans is inevitable, given the growing passion and noise levels of the crowds. "Now there are bigger and more passionate crowds with louder voices commanding more respect and attention," they said. "Put two sets of them together, and you can expect issues as we see on occasions at the moment."
Manchester City Women Official Supporters Club (MCWFC OSC) has welcomed dedicated away seating, citing an increase in Manchester City supporters at away matches as having "given a real boost to the atmosphere in stadiums." The FSA has taken a keen interest in developments, with a spokesperson saying: "The FSA and its members helped advocate for dedicated away sections, to help create community, atmosphere and allow travelling fans to connect, and to have a visible travelling fan section for away players to look towards."
Some experiments have taken place, with the WSL-run League Cup final using "club ends" behind the goals with mixed seating in the other stands. Tottenham has embraced the mixed home and away seating format, viewing it as a way to maintain atmosphere. However, the club may consider trialling a more segregated model if it is proven to improve the overall product and help the game grow.
The FSA has praised the clubs' approach to collaborating with their fans, saying: "We believe clubs should consult with their own fans to come up with local solutions that allow passion and vibrant support, but that keep the game welcoming and inclusive for all." As the league grows, so do the needs of different, growing fan bases, making it a key point of discussion among clubs, supporters and the league for the foreseeable future.