Leamington Football Club wishes to remind all supporters that anti-social behaviour is not welcome at our matches. Across football there has been an increase in unacceptable behaviour that can put fans, players, staff and match officials at risk.
These actions can result in those responsible facing a stadium ban, football banning order or criminal prosecution, and threaten the club you support, damaging our reputation and placing us at risk of fines or sanctions from the football authorities.
This season has seen a pitch incursion by a small number of our fans away at Chester FC plus the release of pyrotechnics and sadly there was further release of smoke bombs by our fans at the recent game versus Kidderminster Harriers. We were reported to the FA with regard to both instances and are currently on report to the FA reference the Chester match whilst we await the outcome of their enquiry reference the Kidderminster incident. There is every possibility that we may receive a significant financial punishment with regard to that.
These incidents are attributed to a group of younger supporters who have started following the club this season and have provided great vociferous support to the team but sadly a few of their number have been responsible for the incidents. For those few individuals, the message is clear: stop now or stay away until you can control yourself.
Entering the pitch, carrying or using smoke bombs, throwing objects, taking drugs, and racist, threatening, misogynistic or homophobic chanting or language will not be tolerated, and anyone identified engaging in anti-social or criminal behaviour at our matches can expect the club and local Police to take action with the possibility culprits may end up with a criminal record.
We will be working proactively with the safety team to further strengthen our match day security procedures with additional stewarding and searches, which will be at cost to the club. Supporters are reminded that bringing prohibited items into the stadium, including alcohol, glass bottles and cans, is a breach of the ground regulations.
If you witness someone behaving offensively at our matches or see or hear something that concerns you, please report it to the nearest steward or club official.
Anyone wishing to report any matter of concern to the club out with match day can do so via email safety@leamingtonfc.co.uk Matters will be treated in confidence.
Everyone associated with Leamington FC should be proud of our reputation and we all have a responsibility to uphold the values of a community-focused family club.
For the overwhelming majority of our well behaved fans we thank you for your continued support.
