January 28th 2024.
The atmosphere at the Hawthorns turned chaotic as the FA Cup fourth round match between West Brom and Wolves was disrupted by fan trouble. Both teams were forced to leave the field and return to their respective dressing rooms with only 82 minutes of play completed.
The tension rose even higher as Matheus Cunha scored a second goal for Wolves, giving them a 2-0 lead with only eight minutes left in the game. ITV commentators reported that fights had broken out in two different sections of the stadium, causing police to struggle in containing the chaos in the Birmingham Road End.
According to the BBC, the situation escalated when missiles were thrown from the away end into the home section after the second goal was scored. The Birmingham Home End witnessed a major incident, which the police attempted to restore order to.
Amidst the chaos, one fan managed to make it onto the pitch, causing a clash with the police. West Brom defender Kyle Bartley was captured on camera hugging his daughter after retrieving her from the stands in the midst of the commotion.
As the situation seemed to spiral out of control, a message appeared on the big screen at the Hawthorns, pleading with the fans to return to their seats so that the game could resume. It was a plea for order and safety, with the well-being of all those present being the top priority.
The game between these two local rivals had not been played in front of a live audience for over 12 years, making this incident all the more disappointing and upsetting. The hope is that the fans will reflect on this and ensure that such behavior does not occur in the future, allowing for a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
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