Following the violent disruption during the Euro 2020 final, Wembley Stadium wants to erect a new gated fence to increase security around the famous site.
According to Baroness Casey’s report, there was a “collective failure” in the match’s planning, which resulted in around 2,000 people entering the stadium unlawfully.
She labeled the day “a source of national humiliation”.
The Football Association is adopting new plans proposed to Brent Council which will “improve security standards”.
New perimeter walls at entrances are planned to “deter undesirable people climbing and rushing” towards the gates.
The application argues this will “prevent unauthorised or unticketed fans from being able to push through as a route of access into the stadium”.
On the day of the Euro 2020 final, around 10,000 fans gathered at Wembley by midday despite the England and Italy match not kicking off until 20:00 BST.
Baroness Casey’s independent report described many fans as “already drunk and carrying bags full of alcohol”.
As many more people gathered near the stadium throughout the day, thousands of ticketless fans were able to storm the gates, breaking through 17 disabled entrances and fire doors.
