Police ready for first Derby in two years with fans from both teams at Parken

Police ready for first Derby in two years with fans from both teams in Parken

FC Copenhagen and Brøndby play in Parken today, where fans from both teams are welcome in the stands for the first time in two years. Copenhagen Police establish a search zone and are prepared if any trouble arises.

Derby matches are known for the intense atmosphere between fans. (Photo: © Ida Marie Odgaard, Ritzau Scanpix) 37 minutes ago

Today, FC Copenhagen and Brøndby face off - and for the first time in two years, fans from both teams are welcome in Parken.

When the two teams and their respective fans met at Brøndby Stadium back in September, both groups received fines and conditional stand bans after the use of pyrotechnics, vandalism, and an offensive banner.

> We expect it will have a good preventive effect

Therefore, the stands could be closed to fans if unrest occurs again, and Copenhagen Police are prepared for that, says Deputy Police Inspector Esben Godiksen.

- We are aware of the history, and that is why we are very attentive to groups that have other intentions than we do, he says.

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Order to FCK

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Copenhagen Police will try as much as possible to prevent trouble between the two fan groups. Among other things, a search zone will be established, Esben Godiksen says.

- We expect it will have a good preventive effect and help us handle whatever may come.

- We have also issued an order to FC Copenhagen to be able to detain Brøndby's fans in the stands for up to an hour after the final whistle, he says.

The match is played in Parken with kickoff at 12:00 PM.

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