Brentford have reported a fan to police for kicking a rugby ball onto the pitch during a Premier League match. The incident occurred during Saturday's 2-1 home defeat to Liverpool at the Gtech Community Stadium.
The club issued a formal statement on Monday condemning the behaviour as a serious safety breach. "Such behaviour is dangerous and potentially very harmful," Brentford Football Club said. The matter has been referred to the police, with the club pledging full support to the authorities in their investigation. A staff member removed the ball from the playing surface while the match continued.
Match context
The disruption came during a tight contest that saw Brentford take an early lead through Keane Lewis-Potter before Liverpool fought back with second-half goals from Víctor Muñoz and Alexander Isak. The result left Thomas Frank's side sixth in the Premier League table with 10 points from seven matches, having recorded two wins, four draws and one loss this season. Their recent form shows two wins, two draws and one loss from the last five games, a sequence that includes the 2-2 draw at Aston Villa and the 3-0 home win over Chelsea. The team has scored 13 goals and conceded eight, giving them a goal difference of plus five. They currently sit 11 points behind the league leaders, Manchester City.
Brentford now turn their focus to an away fixture against Hull City this Sunday. The club reiterated that the safety of everyone at matches is their absolute priority as they prepare for the trip to face the ninth-placed side. Following the match at Hull City on Sunday 25 October, Brentford will look to build on their current position.
More detail at telegraph.co.uk
