Sunderland have warned the club could face seeing their away ticket allocations slashed if a minority of fans continue to bring pyrotechnics to games and encroach on the pitch. The Black Cats have issued a statement saying 'multiple incidents' have been reported in the club's away games at Wigan Athletic on December 29, and then in Saturday's FA Cup third round win at Shrewsbury Town.
The club says fans found to be in possession of pyrotechnics, or other banned items, will be reported to the police and could be prosecuted. They also say that anyone in possession of pyrotechnics, or entering the field of play, will be subject to an automatic club ban, and that that ban could be extended to the parents or guardians of children who are found to be involved.
The statement said: "Sunderland AFC continues to be extremely disappointed by the unacceptable conduct of a very small minority of supporters. Multiple incidents of the use of pyrotechnic devices and fans entering the field of play without permission were reported to the EFL and FA following the club's fixture versus Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium, with additional incidents taking place during Saturday's Emirates FA Cup tie at Shrewsbury Town.
