With crowd problems seemingly on the increase here we identify the clubs, whose fans have been the worst behaved so far this season in England.
21. Tottenham Hotspur – Number of fans arrested so far this season: 37
Spurs have already faced London rivals Arsenal, Chelsea and West Ham in the Premier League so far this season, games which traditionally bring about a lot of problems for the Metropolitan Police.
20. Derby County – Number of fans arrested so far this season: 37
It has been a season of mixed emotions so far in the Sky Bet Championship for the Derby County faithful, which may explain why some of them have been taken in the police station for questioning.
19. Middlesbrough – Number of fans arrested so far this season: 38
Boro’s return to the Premier League may have excited a few of their supporters a little bit too much, with 38 fans from Teeside finding themselves in handcuffs since the top flight campaign began.
18. Portsmouth – Number of fans arrested so far this season: 39
Languishing in League Two, it is no wonder that the notorious Portsmouth supporters take their frustration out in a way that is deemed illegal by the local authorities. The team should take note and start moving up the leagues.
17. Everton – Number of fans arrested so far this season: 39
Everton’s promising campaign sees the Toffees just outside the top six, yet it has not stopped 39 of their fans finding their way into the back of a police van during match days. The club must take note.
16. Liverpool – Number of fans arrested so far this season: 40
There must be something in the water in Merseyside with neighbours Liverpool also picking up a high number of arrests, although they pip their rivals by one in a competition that nobody wants to win.
15. Fulham – Number of fans arrested so far this season: 40
West London is supposed to be a cultured part of the capital, with polite and law-abiding citizens, yet the Cottagers have racked up 40 arrests this season, in what has been a good start to the Championship campaign.
14. Sheffield United – Number of fans arrested so far this season: 42
The Blades are doing everything they can to be amongst the big boys again and look a good choice for promotion from League One, some fans are a bit too enthusiastic about the club’s fortunes though.
13. Leicester City – Number of fans arrested so far this season: 43
You can hardly blame Leicester City fans for being over-excited after the year they’ve had. From Premier League glory to a dismal defence fo their title, coupled with Champions League success, the Foxes need to keep their emotioins in check.
12. Nottingham Forest – Number of fans arrested so far this season: 43
In nearby Nottingham, Forest supporters are equally guilty of being picked up by the local police. With their Championship campaign not exactly going to plan so far this season, it is easy to understand their place in this list.
11. West Ham United – Number of fans arrested so far this season: 46
Some may be surprised that the Hammers are this low down in the least, considering the reputation of their infamous firm, the ICF. A late defeat to bitter rivals Spurs last week will not have helped with the morale in East London.
10. Sheffield Wednesday – Number of fans arrested so far this season: 48
The bitter disapppointment of reaching the Championship play off final last year, only to lose to Hull City, may still be having an effect on some of the Owls’ supporters as seen by this statistic.
9. Aston Villa – Number of fans arrested so far this season: 49
It has been a difficult time for any Aston Villa supporter; relegation from the Premier League for the first time ever has been followed by a dismal start to life in the Championship. The arrival of Steve Bruce may have turned things around for Villa, which may keep this number from growing.
8. Sunderland – Number of fans arrested so far this season: 51
Things are always a bit rowdy up in the North East and Sunderland have seen over 50 people arrested from their ranks so far this year. How to stop the problem? Maybe David Moyes should take his side out the bottom from three…
7. Newcastle United – Number of fans arrested so far this season: 52
While the Black Cats struggle in the top flight, Newcastle United have responded brilliantly to relegation by leading the Championshjip. Nonetheless, the Toon army have still be reprimanded by the police too many times to mention.
6. Manchester United – Number of fans arrested so far this season: 57
Used to topping the table in the last decade, Manchester United supporters will be racking their brains as to what’s wrong with their club. Despite signing Mourinho, Pogba and Zlatan they remain off the pace. The solution? Let’s all get arrested.
5. Arsenal – Number of fans arrested so far this season: 60
Aren’t Arsenal supporters too busy participating in online polls and starting ‘Wenger Out’ campaigns to be taken away by the police? Clearly not, with the Gunners the 5th worst behaved club in the country.
4. Manchester City – Number of fans arrested so far this season: 66
There might now be an explanation for all the empty seats at the Etihad Stadium on matchdays, with the Citizens recording a whopping 66 fans arrested so far this season. Pep will not be impressed.
3. Leeds United – Number of fans arrested so far this season: 68
Another club that boats diehard support to matter what state the team is in, the Leeds United fan base take their club’s fortunes a little too seriously, which can often lead to a number of them being locked up in a Yorskshire police cell.
2. Millwall – Number of fans arrested so far this season: 69
Undoubtedly, the fans with the worst reputation in England, Millwall supporters may even fel a little aggrieved not to be in the top spot here, emphasizing the work that is put in to make the Lions’ the hardest supporters out there.
1. Birmingham City – Number of fans arrested so far this season: 74
Challenging Millwall is none other than the supporters of Birmingham City, The Blues already have a frightening group of fans and they were delighted to be given the opportunity to clash with rivals Villa, following the latter’s relegation ot the Championship.
