Videos circulating on social media show hundreds of Djurgarden supporters occupying seats meant for home fans.
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Chelsea fans are calling for accountability after a disturbing breach of stadium security during their Europa Conference League semi-final against Sweden’s Djurgarden.
Despite the Blues securing a 1-0 win on the night and cruising to a 5-1 aggregate victory, fan unrest took center stage.
Videos circulating on social media show hundreds of Djurgarden supporters occupying seats meant for home fans.
The situation escalated as some away fans even climbed over barriers to reach the designated away section.
The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust (CST) described the incident as “the most serious breach of stadium security in recent memory,” condemning the club’s failure to enforce its safety protocols.
In a strongly worded statement, the group confirmed it would formally write to the club demanding a full investigation into how the tickets were sold and how security measures were handled.
CST also revealed that concerns had been raised with club officials before the match, but the precautions put in place didn’t stop the influx of away supporters into home areas.
Chelsea responded by stating that supporter safety is “of paramount importance” and acknowledged the presence of a large number of Djurgarden fans in home stands.
The club promised a full review of the ticketing process and pledged to work closely with the Fan Advisory Board to share findings and implement changes.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed their officers were deployed to support stewards during the match.
They noted that while six arrests occurred outside the stadium — for offences such as assault and drug possession — no arrests were made inside Stamford Bridge.
Police also clarified that most away fans eventually moved to the away section voluntarily, with stewards and officers on hand to prevent any clashes.
