Stourbridge FC issue statement following flare report
Stourbridge FC have issued a statement following the incident which saw a flare find its way onto the pitch during the club's FA Cup clash with Northampton Town.
Stourbridge won the game 1-0, and following the goal a flare was lit and thrown onto the pitch - the incident was reported by the match referee.
The club confirmed the incident and the report, issuing a statement to fans urging them to ensure celebrations are conducted safely and within the rules.
"It is with great disappointment that, once again, Stourbridge FC has been reported to the Football Association by the match referee following an incident that occurred in the Northampton Town Emirates FA Cup fixture on Tuesday 13th December 2016.
"Bringing any pyrotechnic device into a football stadium in the UK is a criminal offence; this is clearly stated in our ground regulations document. Recent actions taken by UEFA for identical incidents have seen grounds closed and teams forced to play fixtures behind closed doors.
"Despite previous warnings to supporters, the actions of one individual could have implications for the whole of the football club, and how the FA will decide on this occasion we don't know.
"We can assure you that if any other supporter lets a flare off at any of our games going forward they will banned indefinitely.
"We can also assure you that if we find out who the individual was that let the flare off on Tuesday 13th December 2016 they will also be treated in the same manner."
The club are awaiting comment by the FA regarding the incident.
The Glassboys made it to the third round of the FA Cup for the first time following the win, and travel to Adams Park to face Wycombe on January 7th, where they could make further history by securing a place in the 4th round.
