Birmingham City say the Football Association has asked the club for an explanation after several objects were thrown onto the pitch during Saturday’s Championship match against Swansea City at St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park.
In a statement issued on Wednesday 11 November, Blues said the objects came from the Tilton End during the 7 November fixture. The club condemned the behaviour and said the referee had reported the incidents to the FA. Birmingham also said they were assisting police with their enquiries.
What the club has confirmed
The statement describes two lines of enquiry. The FA has contacted Birmingham following the referee’s report, while the club is working with police to help establish what happened. Birmingham said they would support the police investigation so that appropriate action could be taken if anyone was identified as having broken the law.
The statement gives no details about the objects or who threw them. It describes a request for an explanation from the FA and gives no outcome for either enquiry.
Birmingham thanked the majority of supporters for their backing at the Remembrance fixture and described the incidents as the actions of a small minority. The club pointed to its Supporter Charter and said progress on matchday behaviour had been recognised by the EFL and law enforcement partners.
How supporters can report incidents
The club asks anyone who witnesses unacceptable behaviour at St. Andrew’s to use its matchday reporting channels. Supporters can scan the reporting QR codes displayed around the stadium or text 88440. Birmingham say these reports help the matchday team respond to incidents as they happen.
Saturday’s game ended in a 2-1 win for Blues. Jay Stansfield scored both Birmingham goals, including the late winner that sent the side to the top of the Championship. Read the full report on the Swansea match.