Fans To Be Banned From League Two Game

Last updated : 11 April 2012 By MS

All supporters have been banned from Gillingham's final home game of the season against Swindon Town on Saturday April 21st, following a dispute over policing costs.

Kent Police said that they had 'serious concerns about an outbreak of disorder' at the game and said that Gillingham FC had to meet the costs to police the game.

Medway Councillor Mike O'Brien told the BBC: "We have done this following advice from Kent Police that they have specific intelligence concerning the match and its fans.

"The risk is so serious for fans that, until steps have been taken to reduce it to a reasonable level through agreeing adequate policing levels, spectators will be prohibited from attending the match."