Football supporters warned after match misconduct

King's Lynn Town FC says it will have a partial closure at the stadium and will be fined £3,000

Football supporters have been warned after a club was charged with misconduct for failing to control spectators during a match.

Following an investigation by the Football Association (FA), it found King's Lynn Town FC failed to ensure spectators and supporters conducted themselves in an orderly fashion while attending a match in December 2024.

The club said it had been fined £3,000 with partial ground closures in place and any identified offenders of misconduct subject to a lifetime club ban.

In a statement, it said: "We need our supporters to call out this behaviour and hold those responsible accountable; these incidents are avoidable but we must stand together."

The investigation by the FA was carried out following a match that took place against Scarborough Athletic on 7 December last year.

It said the incidents happened in the 65th and 75th minutes of the match for allegations of improper, offensive, abusive, indecent or assaulting conduct in reference to sexual orientation.

'Serious consequences'

Alongside a fine, the club will also be subject to a partial closure which will last for 14 days for two consecutive home matches and will see one stand close.

In a statement, the club said: "To have charges against the club is disappointing as an incredible amount of work has gone on behind the scenes.

"As a club we will continue to work with the relevant authorities including the FA and the local police with a view to making The Walks a great day out for people of all backgrounds and ages."

It has urged spectators to refrain from entering the field of play, the use of pyrotechnics, be mindful of words used and avoid any misconduct.

It said while people who engage in an unacceptable manor are the minority, it can cause a "major problem which results in serious consequences".

"If there are incidents of this nature reported, then the Football Association have the power to impose serious financial penalties on the Club which will almost certainly impact on its playing resources," it said.