Trouble in the stands causes delay as Derry City sent packing from Europa League qualifiers
5 sources·Updated July 17, 2026
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- Irish Examiner Sport·6d agoUefa to take swift action following Derry disturbances
The referee ordered both teams off the Ryan McBride Brandywell pitch early in the second half.
Read at Irish Examiner Sport → - Irish Times·6d agoPolice intervene after crowd trouble during Derry City’s clash with CSKA Sofia
One PSNI officer injured during clashes between fans in Bishop Street area before match against CSKA Sofia
Read at Irish Times → - The Journal·Jul 16PSNI officer hospitalised as crowd trouble causes delay to Derry City's Europa League fixture
Hundreds of Derry fans, including women and children, were forced onto the pitch for their own safety after visiting CSKA fans threw missiles towards them.
Read at The Journal → - The42·Jul 16Crowd trouble causes 15-minute delay as CSKA Sofia eliminate Derry from Europa League
Hundreds of Derry fans, including women and children, were forced onto the pitch for their own safety.
Read at The42 → - Irish Times Sport·Jul 16Trouble in the stands causes delay as Derry City sent packing from Europa League qualifiers
Match at the Brandywell halted for 15 minutes after missiles thrown by away fans
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