FAI report finds 'accidental excessive force' led to Markets Field evacuation

The incident occurred during the League of Ireland Men’s First Division Play-Off fixture between Galway United and Waterford in November.

EVACUATED:SSE Airtricity League First Division Play-Off Final, Markets Field, Limerick 4/11/2022

An investigation commissioned by the FAI into the evacuation of a stand at the Markets Field during the First Division playoff in November has blamed ‘accidental excessive force’ for the incident.

Midway through the first half, members of An Garda Síochána approached referee Alan Patchell to halt the game due to concerns over the safety of Waterford fans.