Edinburgh City football match abandoned as 'hooligans trigger crowd trouble'
A pre-season friendly between Broxburn Athletic and Edinburgh City was abandoned following crowd trouble.
It is understood that prior to kick-off Edinburgh City 'ultras' set off pyrotechnics. The game kicked off but was not allowed to continue beyond half-time.
The match took place between Broxburn who were recently promoted to the Lowland League and League Two side Edinburgh City at 7.30pm on Wednesday July 3.
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The teams entered half-time level at 0-0 but sadly the match was called off due to concerns over fan safety.
Former Drum Brae and Gyle councillor, Mark Brown, shared on X: "Balaclava wearing Ultras reportedly kicking off in the stands at Broxburn tonight, causing a pre-season ‘friendly’ v Edinburgh City to be abandoned at half time. Mental."
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Whereas another local shared on X: "Ultras' rocking to an Edinburgh City vs Broxburn friendly and getting the match abandoned is an incredible way to start the season."
While another added: "Just to say well done to the ultras for what you did last night at Broxburn - hope you’re proud of what you did you bloody muppets."
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When approached for a response, Edinburgh City FC said "no comment" and Broxburn Athletic also declinedd to comment but confirmed an inquiry would take place into the incident.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 7.45pm on Wednesday, 3 July, 2024, we were made aware of youths causing a disturbance at Albyn Park, Broxburn.
“Officers attended and following discussions the game was abandoned and the crowd dispersed.”