FC Groningen takes precautions ahead of Ajax clash

FC Groningen is taking a risk on Wednesday when hosting Ajax. If Ajax wins and PSV loses to Heracles Almelo, Ajax will be the champion. The FC Groningen management wants to prevent visitors with wrong intentions from entering the stadium.

What's happening?

The Dagblad van het Noorden reports that hooligans from Groningen want to disrupt the match if Ajax wins the title.

Why is this important for FC Groningen?

The FC Groningen management is afraid of clashes between fans of the home club and Beerschot. The police, the municipality of Groningen, and the management of the Trots van het Noorden are already aware of the plans of the supporters.

What's next?

The local triangle, mayor, police chief, and chief prosecutor, is working hard on the necessary measures. ''FC Groningen against Ajax is always a match with a lot of pressure. That means we need to prepare well. Also for the scenario that Ajax can become champion'', said mayor Mirjam van 't Veld.

The current standing of FC Groningen is as follows: