Stadium bans issued to fans who breached tailgating law at Wembley final

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15 Apr 2026 • 10:16 PM MYT
The Independent
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Stadium bans issued to fans who breached tailgating law at Wembley final

  • A new law targeting unauthorised entry, or 'tailgating', at football matches came into effect last month.
  • The legislation was first enforced at the Carabao Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City on 22 March.
  • Kamal McEwan became the first person to receive a three-year football banning order and a £471 fine for unauthorised entry under the new law.
  • Alex Clark also received a three-year ban and a £1,862 fine for unauthorised entry, alongside a charge for possession of a Class A drug.
  • Wembley Stadium and the Metropolitan Police highlighted that these swift convictions demonstrate the law's immediate impact and serve as a warning against future unauthorised access.

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