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Würzburger Kickers Ordered to Play Home Games Without Fans After Pyrotechnic Incidents

The Bayerischer Fußball-Verband imposed the sanction following fan misconduct during a match at 1. FC Schweinfurt, with further penalties under review.

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Im Spiel gegen Schweinfurt fackelten Fans der Würzburger Kickers ordentlich Brennbares im Block ab.

Overview

  • Würzburger Kickers must hold all upcoming home matches behind closed doors due to fan disruptions involving pyrotechnics at a May 2 match against 1. FC Schweinfurt.
  • The Bayerischer Fußball-Verband (BFV) issued the interim measure to send a strong message against such behavior, with no suspensive effect for appeals.
  • The match, which Schweinfurt won 2:1 to secure promotion to the 3. Liga, was interrupted for several minutes due to pyrotechnics and firecrackers from the Würzburg fan section.
  • Potential additional sanctions, including point deductions and formal stadium bans, are being considered as part of ongoing proceedings by the BFV.
  • Würzburger Kickers have condemned the actions of their fans, pledging to identify and hold those responsible accountable while emphasizing the incidents are unacceptable.