Tens of thousands of fans. One stadium. The atmosphere is electric.
The challenge? Keeping safety teams ahead of incidents that can happen anywhere, anytime.
And the numbers prove it’s not a small problem. According to the Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA), during the 2022/23 football season, 2,561 spectators were treated for injuries at Premier League, EFL Championship, and Leagues One and Two grounds. Of these, 202 required hospital treatment. The most common cause was slips, trips, and falls, making up 28% of all injuries.
When thousands of fans are still being hurt every season, it’s clear: incident reporting has to be faster, smarter, and more reliable.
The Reporting Gap in Stadiums
Right now, the way incidents are logged is far from consistent or comprehensive.
Fragmented reporting: There’s no single body that captures every stadium accident. Different operators collect their own data, and often only the most serious incidents make it to regulators.
Voluntary vs. mandatory: Some reporting is required under laws like RIDDOR, but much is voluntary and varies between clubs and stadiums.
No clear definitions: What counts as an “incident” is subjective, a minor fall might be logged in one venue but ignored in another.
Privacy and legal concerns: Fear of legal action or reputational damage can lead to underreporting or data being kept behind closed doors.
Poor data quality: Even when reports are submitted, coding errors and inconsistencies have undermined reliability in the past.
The result? A lack of clear visibility across the sector. Stadiums know incidents are happening, but the scale, causes, and repeat patterns are often hidden in disconnected reports, paper logs, or spreadsheets.
That’s where Evalu-8 comes in.
Closing the Gap with Evalu-8
Evalu-8 is designed to make incident reporting instant, simple, and connected.
Instead of relying on fans to track down staff or staff to manually log reports later, Evalu-8 puts reporting power directly in the hands of visitors.
Fans scan a QR code displayed around the venue.
A mobile-friendly form opens instantly, no apps, downloads, or logins.
They describe the incident, upload photos or video, and hit submit.
The right team members receive alerts in real time, and a case is automatically opened in Evalu-8.
From Report to Resolution
Where fragmented reporting stops, Evalu-8 carries on. Every incident can be:
Assigned to the right staff and tracked through to resolution.
Updated with notes, evidence, and supporting documents.
Analysed through dashboards to identify patterns, hotspots, and recurring risks.
Nothing gets lost. Nothing is hidden. Leadership can finally see the full picture.
Why Evalu-8 is Different
Evalu-8 isn’t just a digital logbook. It’s a venue safety platform that manages the full lifecycle of an incident.
Built around UK compliance standards, including RIDDOR requirements.
Scalable and modular fit for a single stadium or a multi-venue operator.
Visitor-first design lowering barriers so anyone can report instantly.
Data-led insights that make prevention possible, not just reaction.
By centralising reporting and removing friction, Evalu-8 helps stadiums break free from fragmented, unreliable data and create a true culture of safety.
Why It Matters
- For safety leaders: faster responses, better accountability, and stronger compliance.
- For fans: reassurance that issues can be raised instantly, with nothing more than a phone.
- For venues, the trust, loyalty, and reputation that come with proving safety is taken seriously.
The Future of Safer Venues
Modern stadiums aren’t just about sport and entertainment. They’re about experience. And safety is a cornerstone of that experience.
With thousands of fans being injured each season, and reporting systems that are still fragmented and inconsistent the venues that close the gap will be the ones that set the new standard for safety and fan trust.
Evalu-8 helps you get there. Smarter reporting. Safer venues. Stronger reputation.
FAQs
Visitors simply scan a QR code displayed around the stadium, fill in a quick mobile-friendly form, and submit details. The incident is logged instantly in Evalu-8, and the right team members receive alerts in real time.
No. Evalu-8 is designed to be frictionless. Fans don’t need to download or log in to anything, all they need is their phone’s camera to scan the QR code.
Every incident is automatically logged with full details, timestamps, and supporting evidence. This creates a clear audit trail for compliance, reporting, and investigations with no risk of lost paperwork or verbal-only reporting.
Evalu-8 goes beyond logging incidents. It gives your team the ability to assign tasks, track resolutions, store evidence, and analyse data to spot patterns and prevent future issues. It’s a complete safety platform designed for UK venues.
