Overview

• The DFB Sportgericht imposed a €198,400 penalty on Hannover 96 for three separate pyrotechnic incidents by supporters.
• At the home match against SC Paderborn on February 22, fans lit at least 90 pyrotechnic devices, causing a seven-minute delay and a €82,200 fine.
• During the November 30 away fixture at 1. FC Köln, supporters set off 110 Bengal flares and drew a €66,000 penalty.
• At the SSV Ulm game on May 3, fans ignited ten smoke devices and fired four fireworks batteries, prompting a €55,200 sanction.
• Hannover 96 may dedicate up to €66,100 of the penalty to approved security and violence-prevention upgrades under DFB rules.