West Brom vs Wolves: Fan trouble mars FA Cup tie between Black Country rivals at The Hawthorns
Wolves won 2-0 against Black Country rivals West Brom in the FA Cup fourth-round; play was suspended for over 30 minutes after supporters clashed in the wake of the visitors' second goal at The Hawthorns; West Midlands Police made two arrests for public order offences
Sunday 28 January 2024 15:19, UK
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The FA says it will investigate the «inexcusable» scenes that saw the FA Cup fourth-round tie between West Brom and Wolves suspended for over 30 minutes on Sunday.
Matheus Cunha's 78th-minute goal added to Pedro Neto's first-half strike to give Wolves a 2-0 lead at the Hawthorns. However, play did not restart after the Brazilian scored, with trouble flaring up in the home end.
There were also clashes near the area housing the away supporters and the players were led off the field in the 83rd minute.
West Brom defender Kyle Bartley was pictured leading two young children away from the pitch.
An FA statement shortly after full-time read: «The disorder that occurred at the Black Country derby between West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers is completely unacceptable.
»Safety and security are of the upmost importance, and the behaviour of those involved was dangerous and inexcusable.
«We will be investigating these serious incidents alongside the clubs and the relevant authorities, and the appropriate action will be taken.»
West Brom 0-2 Wolves — Match report
FA Cup results
Two arrests were made for public order offences at The Hawthorns, with a West Midlands Police statement saying: «We have extra officers at this local derby and they responded immediately as disorder in the stands caused fans to spill onto the pitch.
»Two people have been arrested for
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