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Portsmouth Fans Banned for Derby Infiltration Scheme

11/12/2025

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Kane Green and Dale Green, Portsmouth fans, received three-year bans after attempting to sneak into a sold-out derby against Southampton.
On September 14, they wore vests labeled 'steward' and carried equipment to infiltrate a restricted area at St Mary's Stadium.
They pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation and were fined nearly £700 each at Southampton Magistrates Court.
Assistant Chief Constable Tony Rowlinson described their actions as a 'ridiculous plot'.

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Story summary

Kane Green and Dale Green, Portsmouth fans, received three-year bans after attempting to sneak into a sold-out derby against Southampton.
On September 14, they wore vests labeled 'steward' and carried equipment to infiltrate a restricted area at St Mary's Stadium.
They pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation and were fined nearly £700 each at Southampton Magistrates Court.
Assistant Chief Constable Tony Rowlinson described their actions as a 'ridiculous plot'.