Wigan Athletic’s striker Callum McManaman shoots to score as Millwall’s goalkeeper David Forde (down) looks on during their FA Cup semi-final football match at Wembley Stadium in north London on April 13, 2013. Wigan won 2-0.
Wigan Athletic defeated second-tier Millwall 2-0 to reach the FA Cup final for the first time in their history, but the match was marred by fighting between fans of the beaten side.
After Callum McManaman doubled Wigan’s lead 12 minutes from time at a rain-soaked Wembley Stadium, violence broken out in the Millwall seating area behind one of the goals.
Millwall said fans who shamed Wembley by fighting will face life bans.
Eleven people were arrested after violent scuffles broke out towards the end of the match.
Police wielding batons eventually brought the disorder under control, and the Metropolitan Police said four officers had sustained “minor injuries”.
“Our position is clear. Anyone associated with our club found guilty of violent behaviour will be banned indefinitely from Millwall matches in addition to any punishment they receive from the authorities,” said Millwall chief executive Andy Ambler.
“I didn’t see or wasn’t aware of any fighting during the game. I was concentrating on the game and I wasn’t aware of any problems,” said Millwall manager Kenny Jackett.
The fighting left many young children in the stands in tears.
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