Police were called to the ground after a mass brawl broke out
12:14, 08 Feb 2026Updated 20:59, 08 Feb 2026
At least one player was seen brawling with supporters at the end of the FA Vase match between Bilston Town and Droylsden(Image: @Boy2021Burner)
An investigation has been launched following a mass brawl during a non-league football match. Footage has emerged on social media of players, coaching staff and supporters involved in violent scenes during the FA Vase tie between home side Bilston Town and Droylsden FC.
One video shows a player throwing punches at spectators as a woman tries to hold him back. A separate video shows what appears to be a coach being chased across the pitch and then striking a non-player, who then falls to the ground.
The unsavoury scenes occurred at the end of the match, which Droylsden won 2-0 to reach the quarter-finals, just two rounds away from a Wembley final. A statement from West Midlands Police said: “We’re investigating after a violent disorder at Bilston Town Football Club on Queen Street yesterday.
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“We were called to reports of people being attacked at around 5pm. No arrests have yet been made.
“We are working to establish the full facts and will be contacting the victims to get full statements, and will be reviewing mobile phone and CCTV footage. Anyone with information has been asked to get in touch with us on 101, quoting 20/139817/26.”
A member of coaching staff appears to throw a punch after being pursued across the pitch(Image: @AjBRFC/X)
Bilston released a statement about the incident and confirmed an investigation had been launched in conjunction with Droylsden.
Their statement said: “We understand that there is a video or videos shared by people from the game today. We would like to state that this is not a fair reflection of the game or day as a whole.
“As a club we are in the process of investigating all footage from today’s game. We would like to thank the supporters of @Droylsden_FC for their cooperation.”
They later added: “The Club is aware of an incident that occurred following the conclusion of yesterday’s FA Vase fixture against Droylsden FC. We are extremely concerned by the events that took place.
“The safety and wellbeing of players, staff, officials, and spectators is of paramount importance to the Club.
“The matter has been reported to the police, and we are fully cooperating with their investigation. We have also notified the relevant authorities and an internal review is underway.
“Pending the outcome of these investigations, the Club will be taking immediate interim steps in line with our procedures. It would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.
“The Club will not be making any further comment at this time.”
Police have confirmed they are investigating the incident(Image: @Boy2021Burner/X)
Meanwhile, Droylsden made no reference to the incident straight after the match and thanked Bilston for their hospitality. They posted: “THANK YOU! Many thanks to @BilstonTownFC for their hospitality, and all the best for the rest of the season.
“To all you Bloods who made the trip down, THANK YOU for your tremendous support, and safe journeys home!”
Black Country side Bilston play in the Midland League Division One, while Droylsden are part of the North West Counties League Division One North.
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