According to official news from the EFL, Championship side
Stoke City
cap (a poem)
Plymouth
was fined for a massive clash during a Championship match played on April 20th.
During Stoke City's match against Plymouth, a massive clash broke out between players from both sides in the 35th minute of the game. Although Stoke eventually won 3-0, the clash resulted in both clubs being fined.
According to the official announcement, Stoke were fined £24,000 while Plymouth were fined £5,000. Both clubs admitted that they failed to ensure that players did not act in an inappropriate and/or provocative manner.
This incident serves as a reminder to clubs and players of the importance of maintaining good match discipline and behavior at all times to ensure that matches are played fairly and that the image and reputation of the game of soccer is protected.
