Following the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup Semi-Final between Cork City FC and St Patrick’s Athletic FC at Turner’s Cross on Sunday, 8 October 2023, during which a number of missiles were thrown onto the field of play, including an incident where a player was struck by an object, an Independent Disciplinary Committee of the FAI has issued a partial stadium closure of Turner’s Cross which includes a closure of one section of the Derrynane Road Stand and two sections of the Curragh Road Stand of Turner’s Cross.
Following the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup Semi-Final between Cork City FC and St Patrick’s Athletic FC at Turner’s Cross on Sunday, 8 October 2023, during which a number of missiles were thrown onto the field of play, including an incident where a player was struck by an object, an Independent Disciplinary Committee of the FAI has issued a partial stadium closure of Turner’s Cross which includes a closure of one section of the Derrynane Road Stand and two sections of the Curragh Road Stand of Turner’s Cross.
This ban will take place in Cork City FC’s next home league fixture versus Shamrock Rovers FC on 23 October 2023.
The FAI maintains a strict zero tolerance approach towards spectator misconduct and is committed to ensuring that League of Ireland matches remain a safe and welcoming environment for everyone
In accordance with the FAI Disciplinary Regulations, this decision may be appealed.
