Premier League agree to fan bans for pitch invasions, discriminatory behaviour
Premier League clubs agreed to launch automatic bans alongside the English Football League in July in a bid to address fan behaviour issues.
They have now decided on a minimum one-year term at a meeting of Premier League shareholders.
The bans will take effect immediately and apply to both home and away games.
❌ Entering the pitch
❌ Use of flares & smoke bombs
❌ Throwing objects
❌ Discriminatory behaviour
❌ Taking drugsFootball is coming together to bring in strong measures to tackle antisocial and criminal behaviour: https://t.co/FbftQnEt8x#LoveFootball #ProtectTheGame pic.twitter.com/a4tzmvxT7i
— Premier League (@premierleague) July 25, 2022
“Clubs unanimously agreed to introduce minimum-length bans for supporters who take part in anti-social and criminal behaviours at league stadiums,” read a statement from the Premier League following today’s meeting.
“These bans could also be extended to accompanying parents or guardians of children who take part in such activities.”