18 across
Supporter
on
seat
in
stand
getting
behind
defender
(8)
Supporter on seat in stand getting behind defender (8)
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The definition is at the beginning of the clue.
How the clue works
Supporter on seat defines BACKREST, the part of a chair that supports your back. The wordplay takes REST (a stand or support) and places it behind BACK (a defender in sport), giving BACK + REST.