This thesis presents the results of a combined methodology research conducted among members of football fandom. The aim of the mentioned research was to determine and understand the experiences of belonging to a football fandom, and the purpose of the research was to contribute to holistic knowledge about the benefits and difficulties of belonging to a football fandom. Theoretical part of the thesis covered the subculture of football fandom and expressive fan practices, as well as risk and protective factors that shape fan identity. Quantitative research was carried out through an online survey on a sample of 123 fans, which examined the assessment of fan identity and positive and negative experiences of belonging to a football fandom with regarding gender, age, level of education, employment and length of membership in the fandom. Statistically significant differences in negative experiences were recorded with regard to gender, with men having had more negative experiences than women. Within the qualitative part of the thesis, a semi-structured interview with four members of a football fandom was conducted, offering a detailed insight into the experiences of belonging to a football fandom. The research results show a high degree of identification with the club fandom through emotional attachment, social interactions, and internalising the values of the club. Belonging as such is manifested by the possession of material characteristics of the club, by participating in fan practices and applying fan activities in everyday life. Research part of this thesis gave a wide range of answers about the fans experiences that are to a much greater extent positive and thus shape the fan's identity.