October 28 – Away fans have been barred at all games between Danish rivals FC Copenhagen and Brondby for the foreseeable future following violent incidents during Sunday’s derby.
Supporters dressed in black and wearing face coverings were seen invading the pitch and throwing plastic seats and flares at one another just before kick-off, which resulted in a 15-minute delay.
The build-up to the match was also marred by violent incidents, with Danish broadcaster DR reporting clashes on Saturday night between supporters, as well as stones being thrown at trains transporting Copenhagen fans to the stadium.
“The decision is not time-limited but is effective until it is decided that away supporters can attend derby matches again,” said Danish League organisation director Claus Thomsen.
“We are sad that such a measure is necessary, because of course it affects a lot of innocent fans who are able to enjoy a football match in the stadium and behave properly, but for the sake of Danish football, for the safety of all fans and to ensure the conduct of the match, we have to react.”
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