FA to review pitches after Worthing striker Billy Vigar's death
He died aged 21 after suffering a significant brain injury.
Last updated 26th Sep 2025
The Football Association says it will review the safety of perimeter walls and boundaries in grounds outside the top four tiers, after the death of Billy Vigar.
The former Arsenal academy forward, from Worthing, died after suffering a head injury while playing for Chichester City last week.
In a statement, The FA says they will look at ways they can assist clubs to identify and implement additional measures that will help to mitigate any potential safety risks.
In a statement, the FA said: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Billy Vigar. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his family, friends, loved ones, and everyone at Chichester City FC, and tributes will be paid to Billy at National League System and Emirates FA Cup games this weekend.
"Whilst the health and safety of participants and spectators at the National League System level is the responsibility of the clubs and their local authorities, we will now conduct an immediate review, working with leagues, clubs and relevant stakeholders across the game, that will focus on the safety of perimeter walls and boundaries around pitches in the National League System.
"This will include looking at ways we can assist National League System clubs to identify and implement additional measures at their stadiums that they determine will help to mitigate any potential safety risks."