LSI Survey: Fan Violence is the Main Problem Facing Indonesian Football

According to a recent survey by the Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI), several persistent issues plague national football.

Supporter riots are the main problem in Indonesian football. 74% of respondents agreed this was a significant issue.

“Supporter riots are a major concern; 74% (of respondents) said this is a problem they believe is still a concern,” said LSI Executive Director Djayadi Hanan in an online press conference on LSI's YouTube channel, Wednesday (4/10/2023).

Next, player welfare is a frequent problem in Indonesian football, acknowledged by 65% of respondents, followed by match-fixing and the involvement of football mafias (57% of respondents).

“Lastly, there's the issue of football gambling networks, which is also a public concern,” said Djayadi. 56% of respondents agreed this was a problem.

The survey also revealed several reasons why supporters engage in disruptive behavior. The majority (36.3%) cited provocation between supporters, followed by audience unfamiliarity with the rules (17.1%), and refereeing (12%).

Djayadi continued, stating that the survey showed few respondents considered the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI)'s firm stance on supporter violence to be adequate. Specifically, only 34.1% of the general public and 44.4% of football fans felt the PSSI's response was sufficient.

“Most respondents, both from the general public and football fans, felt the PSSI's actions were insufficient in terms of firmness against supporter violence,” Djayadi stated.

The LSI survey was conducted from September 18-20, 2023. Respondents were Indonesian citizens aged 17 and older with voting rights.

The survey involved 1,206 respondents selected through random digit dialing (RDD), after validation and screening, with a margin of error of approximately 2.9% at a 95% confidence level.