Supporters’ groups have been at the forefront of the flexible fare concept, the FSF campaigned alongside the Campaign for Better Transport as far back as 2013, Match-going supporters have faced issues booking early for the cheapest fixed date tickets with the risk that such a high proportion of games are moved for TV.
However, the rail industry is now considering introducing tickets which would be tied to specific football games, rather than dates, giving fans extra flexibility and peace of mind.
More details on the background, covering the political backing and views from the FSF, Premier League and Rail Delivery Group are available here