Overview
- Steven Patterson, 68, of Stranton Street in Bishop Auckland pleaded guilty to racially aggravated offending at Elland Road.
- County and Durham Magistrates issued a three-year football banning order on Wednesday.
- The court imposed a £346 fine, £85 in costs, and a £138 surcharge following the plea.
- The incident occurred on 17 February 2025 after Leeds United’s 2-1 win over Sunderland, targeting Ethan Ampadu and Largie Ramazani.
- Leeds United and the two players thanked West Yorkshire Police and reiterated a zero-tolerance stance on racism.