WSL and WSL 2 clubs are not prohibited by the Control of Alcohol Act, which prevents the consumption of alcohol in view of the pitch in the men’s game.
However, competition rules implemented by WSL Football currently mean it can only trial it. That is under review by shareholders and could change soon.
“We will get to the end of the season and survey again. We have our own League Cup final, so we can see the appetite from our fans then,” said Buckley.
“We will share those findings with clubs and go through our regulatory processes and make a decision on how the shareholders would like to vote.
“It’s looking positive at this moment in time but you never know with these things. We have had good engagement from clubs all over the country.”
There are still ‘drinking free’ zones in stadiums, but clubs are using innovation to grow fanbases and increase attendances in the WSL.
Supporters can experience a bottomless brunch at Saturday’s match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea also offered half-price drinks before kick-off for their opening game of the season against Manchester City.
Fans can buy strawberry Daiquiri cocktails at Goodison Park and Arsenal have held workshops this season to design the perfect matchday experience for fans.
“Every club has a different relationship with their food and beverage provider. It’s testing and learning to find out what our fans want,” said Buckley.
“Clubs have been brave enough to try it, the shareholders are listening to what we’re doing, but, most importantly, we are being driven by fans’ opinions.
“We’re not saying to people to go to women’s football and have a drink. We’re saying if you want to have a drink, you can.”
