Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Peter Lansley at the Hawthorns

FA investigates crowd trouble during Wolves’ victory at West Brom

The Football Association has started an investigation into the crowd trouble that marred the first Black ­Country derby with supporters for 12 years as players had to leave the pitch for 35 minutes during Wolves’ 2-0 win at West Bromwich Albion in the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday.

Fighting erupted in the corner of the Halfords Lane Stand in which some members of the West Brom players’ families were seated. It is claimed that the identity of a few Wolves fans in this area became apparent when they were seen cele­brating Matheus ­Cunha’s goal in the 78th minute of the tie.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.