Police called as fans clash after Gornal Athletic play-off defeat

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·3 May 2026

Police called as fans clash after Gornal Athletic play-off defeat

Police were called after fans clashed on the pitch following Gornal Athletic’s play-off defeat to Sutton United in the Midlands Football League Division One final at Garden Walk Stadium in Gornal on Saturday.

Sutton won 2-1, and some supporters entered the pitch to celebrate with players. According to ExpressAndStar.com, several Gornal fans also came on and confrontations followed.

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Punches were thrown in a few instances, while flares were tossed on to the pitch then lobbed back towards the packed main stand.

Officers were seen running across the turf to break up scuffles, and at least one police dog was present.

The pitch was eventually cleared, with stewards and police moving fans away. The dispersal took at least 15 minutes. More than 1,500 people had watched the final.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com