Premier LeagueClubs have committed to imposing minimum bans on supporters engaging in antisocial and criminal behavior at stadiums.
A Premier League shareholders’ meeting took place on Wednesday, where there was a unanimous agreement for the introduction of the measure.
A statement from the league body read: “Fans caught carrying or activating pyrotechnics or smoke bombs, or entering the pitch without permission, will receive an automatic club ban with a minimum term of one year.
“These bans could also be extended to accompanying parents or guardians of children who take part in such activities.
“This policy is effective immediately and the ban is applicable to both home and away matches.
“The Premier League, The FA and the EFL introduced new measures and stronger sanctions ahead of this season to address fan behaviour issues at matches.”
Many matches in the Premier League, and the EFL saw pitch invasions last season. Some of these turned out to be quite ugly, as fans clashed with club personnel.
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