Videos on social media have emerged of supporters from both Reading and Bristol Rovers fighting following this weekend’s fixture.
The two sides met on October 26 at the Select Car Leasing Stadium in the day’s early kick-off, which saw the Royals defeat the Gas 1-0 thanks to a strike from Sam Smith midway through the second-half.
Rovers were also down to 10 men for a large period of the second period, after Sam Forde picked up a red card 11 minutes into the half.
However, ugly scenes were spotted not long after the match had ended, as clips on social media showed both sets of fans brawling at the town’s train station.
Reading vs Bristol Rovers today... 🏴🙈👊 pic.twitter.com/m3pP3E5V2X
— Football Fights (@footbalIfights) October 26, 2024
We have contacted Thames Valley Police for a comment.
In addition to the brawls that were seen at Reading Station, both teams issued a statement after Rovers forward Shaq Forde was subjected to racist abuse online.
Reading and Bristol Rovers fans clashing at the train station today... 🏴👊 pic.twitter.com/4EKShMw0co
— Football Fights (@footbalIfights) October 26, 2024
It came after the striker was given a red card in the fixture on October 26 on 55 minutes.
He was given two yellow cards, with the second being for kicking the ball away.
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