Fan clashes on pitch after Gornal Athletic defeat to Sutton United | OneFootball

Disorder broke out on the pitch after Gornal Athletic lost the Midlands Football League Division One playoff final 2-1 to Sutton United at Garden Walk Stadium in Gornal on Saturday.

According to ExpressAndStar.com, footage filmed by X user Matt (@mpwolf94) captures the incident and contains strong language.

After the final whistle, Sutton supporters entered the pitch to celebrate with the players. Several Gornal fans also came on and clashes followed.

Punches were thrown in places, and flares were hurled onto the playing surface then thrown back towards the packed main stand. A crowd of more than 1,500 had attended the final.

Police officers ran across the pitch to break up scuffles, with at least one police dog present. It took at least 15 minutes to clear the area and remove fans from the playing surface.

West Midlands Police are investigating the disorder on Saturday 2 May. No serious injuries were reported, and officers are reviewing footage to identify offences and those involved.

A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and has been bailed while enquiries continue. Police urged anyone with information to contact them via Live Chat or by calling 101 and quote log 3806 of 2/5/26.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com