Nottingham Forest players dodge fireworks from away fans at Europa League play-off

Moments after the match kicked off, there was a delay as sections of a 1,500-strong away end launched fireworks

26 Feb, 21:07 — 26 Feb, 21:07

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Why this matters

This incident highlights persistent issues with fan safety and behavior in European football, particularly during high-stakes matches like Europa League play-offs. The use of pyrotechnics in stadiums is strictly prohibited due to the significant risk of injury to players and spectators, as well as potential for match disruption and disciplinary action against clubs.

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Key entities

Nottingham ForestFootball club whose players were targeted Europa LeagueEuropean football competition where the incident occurred Away fansSpectators who launched fireworks

Coverage Timeline

First report: The Independent · 26 Feb, 21:07|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 0m|Window: 0m

The Independent26 Feb, 21:07First to report