Blackpool friendly vs Southport was called off due to brawls between opposing supporters with the fight video viral
As the final horn sounded cautioned that the game would be terminated if the flare-up didn’t stop, referee Ben Speedie removed the players off the field for ten minutes. Before play began after 36 minutes, participants as well as Blackpool CEO Ben Mansford and secretary Nick Horne rushed over to try to restore harmony.
Fight Breaks Out In The Stands Among Fans During Blackpool vs Southport Pre-Season Friendly, Video Goes Viral
Been at Southport v Blackpool – a ‘friendly’ suspended for 10 minutes after supporters scrapped during the first half. Fans were warned that the referee would abandon the match if there was any further issues. There wasn’t, nor was there any more goals. 2-0 to the visitors pic.twitter.com/DyswHLu2gL
— Simon Peach (@SimonPeach) July 2, 2022
Blackpool fans keeping Southport fans on their toes during pre season… 👀🤣 pic.twitter.com/X1QQr8wcmR
— Football Away Days (@FBAwayDays) July 4, 2022
1,451 people were there when the trouble started when some teenage Southport supporters approached spectators in the away end.
In The Middle Of A Confrontation Between Southport And Blackpool Fans On The Terraces, The Referee Stops The Game And Removes The Players Off The Field
Then a few Blackpool followers broke over the barriers. It caused the home crowd to run back to their area of the Haig Avenue stadium.
“It hurts me very unhappy to either have to make that comment during a pleasant. But the umpire has paused the contest for ten min,” the tournament narrator remarked amid the clashes.
“Please move up beyond the midway line if you are on the terraces.
Blackpool, a Championship team, won 2-0 against the National League North team in their first qualifying game under new manager Michael Appleton.
At halftime, when the selection allegedly contained the Kaiser Chiefs song “I Anticipate a Riot,” fans were once more forewarned.
The communication was heard, and the serenity returned to the balconies.
Blackpool took control immediately thanks to scores from Congolese striker Beryly Lubala and Republic of Ireland winger CJ Hamilton.
After that, Appleton made a complete super bowl appearance for the scoreless second quarter.
Police said that spectators who got into a brawl during a football game involving Southport and Blackpool may be prohibited from future games.
In response to the Saturday disturbance at Southport’s Pure Arena. The umpire called time on the summertime friendly so that players could leave.
There were still no complaints of any injuries, according to the police.