A-League fans banned from stadiums will be able to view evidence against them in Football Federation Australia’s (FFA) reviewed appeals policy, chief executive David Gallop has announced.

Following a long and heated meeting with representatives from all 10 active supporter groups on Wednesday night, Gallop announced several changes to FFA’s unpopular banning policy.

Instead of a “ban” notice, fans will now be issued with an “intention to ban” notice and will be allowed to see the evidence against them, a crucial issue at the heart of fan discontent.

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That includes the 198 people already banned, if the evidence against them still exists.

If the ban is maintained, fans will have an opportunity to see an independent panel at a later date.

Gallop described the meeting —which lasted nearly four hours — as productive. He appealed to football fans to return to the game.

“We have made significant progress tonight in dealing with the grievances of the active fan groups. We want to see the terraces full again this weekend,” Gallop said.

It is hoped that the deal will bring to an end a total active fan boycott, which began last weekend.

It followed a walkout by some fans at games the week before.