West Ham United said on Thursday that up to 200 people faced banning orders after violence marred their English League Cup tie at home to London rivals Chelsea
Riot police try to take control of the fans during the match between West Ham United and Chelsea at The London Stadium in London on Wednesday. Pic/Getty Images
Riot police try to take control of the fans during the match between West Ham United and Chelsea at The London Stadium in London on Wednesday. Pic/Getty Images
London: West Ham United said on Thursday that up to 200 people faced banning orders after violence marred their English League Cup tie at home to London rivals Chelsea.
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Skirmishes broke out towards the end of the Hammers' 2-1 win on Wednesday, with police and stewards battling to keep supporters apart as coins, bottles and plastic seats were thrown.
There was a heavy police presence in place at the London Stadium, which has seen repeated violence involving West Ham fans since they moved into their new home at the start of the season.
In a joint statement issued by West Ham and the London Stadium revealed the number of spectators at risk of a stadium ban after officials had studied closed circuit television footage.
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