Statement - Shelbourne FC
Following the conclusion of a disciplinary process into an incident where a League of Ireland Match Official was struck with a pyrotechnic during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division fixture between Drogheda United FC and Shelbourne FC on Friday, 5 April 2024 an Independent Disciplinary Committee has imposed a ban on Shelbourne FC supporters from attending their next away fixture versus Galway United FC on Friday, 19 April 2024 at Eamonn Deacy Park.
The League of Ireland and FAI would like to remind supporters of the dangers of pyrotechnics usage and the throwing of missiles inside stadia, which is strictly prohibited at all League of Ireland fixtures.
The League of Ireland and FAI are committed to providing a safe environment for players, officials, staff and spectators at all our fixtures and this can be ensured with the assistance of supporters abiding by these stadium regulations.
In accordance with the FAI Disciplinary Regulations, this decision may be appealed.