Referee threatens to abandon match as Southport and Blackpool fans clash on the terraces-Video

Posted on: 02/07/2022 18:44

Trouble broke out between rival fans at Haig Avenue this afternoon. A large group of Southport fans made their way from the Jack Carr stand to the Blowick end of the popular side and started to goad the Blackpool fans.

Been at Southport v Blackpool - a ‘friendly’ suspended for 10 minutes after supporters scrapped during the first half. Fans were warned that the referee would abandon the match if there was any further issues. There wasn’t, nor was there any more goals. 2-0 to the visitors pic.twitter.com/DyswHLu2gL
— Simon Peach (@SimonPeach) July 2, 2022

Got to be one of the funniest things I’ve seen for a long time 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/eVQXIkm4hj
— J56Walsh (@J56Walsh) July 2, 2022

The Blackpool fans responded by ripping down temporary fencing and charging the Southport fans who ran away.

Several fans clashed with stewards. The referee stopped the match a players tried to calm the fans down.

The match was stopped for 10 minutes as order was restored.

The stadium announcer told the crowd if they did not behave themselves the referee would abandon the match.

Southports chairman also went to calm the fans down.

Several police officers arrived as the match restarted without any further trouble.

Blackpool won 2-0