EFL release statement following 'inappropriate crowd behaviour' over the weekend

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    The EFL have released a general statement following behaviour over the weekend, including at Dons fans.

    Saturday's Bucks game against between MK Dons and Wycombe Wanderers had to be paused after MK Dons supporters were heard singing 'vile' chants.

    The game was temporarily paused after Wycombe’s Adebayo Akinfenwa confronted MK Dons fans over a 'vile' chant aimed at the him.

    MK Dons said the offensive chanting tarnished the players' great performance during the game.

    As reported in the Mirror, the chant does not seem to be limited to just MK Dons supporters, with Akinfenwa reporting to the outlet that it was not the first time he had heard it.

    Following a rise in reckless crowd behaviour, the EFL has issued a statement saying it has been left "disapointed".

    The English Football League said: "Any form of anti-social behaviour is unacceptable and whilst these instances only represent a very small section of people attending matches, the mindless few who choose to behave in this way are only demonstrating a complete lack of respect for the Clubs they claim to support.

    "Our message is simple – those intent on causing trouble are not welcome at our matches and we ask you to ‘Stay Away’." They continued: "Anyone found to be behaving offensively at a football match can expect to be dealt with by the police and the club, who will continue to work closely with supporter groups to address the causes of violence from individual fans and will always support prosecutions when that is the appropriate course of action to take.

    "The EFL is disappointed that on a day when the footballing focus was on our League competition, the discussion is once again about matters off the pitch.

    "We will continue to work with closely and collaboratively with our Clubs, safety advisory groups and local police forces to ensure security operations in place are robust and effective, whilst also providing support when any incidents do occur."

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