FAI confirm contact with Shelbourne and Derry City over incidents surrounding FAI Cup final

The FAI has confirmed that it has been in contact with Shelbourne FC and Derry City FC after incidents at yesterday's Extra.ie FAI Cup final at the Aviva Stadium.

Videos circulating on social media appeared to show trouble on Irishtown Road before the game, with Gardaí confirming eight arrests were over the course of the day.

Later, flares were thrown on the pitch in the second half of the game coming from the South Stand, which was an area designated for supporters of Shelbourne. Gardaí were seen entering that section while play was ongoing.

The FAI statement reads: "The FAI is aware of a disturbance in the vicinity of the Aviva Stadium before the game and that a number of arrests were made during the disturbance. The FAI are liaising with both clubs on this incident.

"Following a disturbance during the game involving a small number of supporters in the South Stand Lower, the FAI notes that the Gardaí made a number of arrests around the incident which involved several individuals supporting the same club. The FAI is liaising with the club on this matter.

"The FAI thanks the vast majority of the 32,412 fans who attended the Extra.ie FAI Men’s Cup Final for their behaviour, demeanour and support which did their clubs proud. The FAI remains committed to providing a safe environment for all fans at our games."

Derry won the game 4-0 to claim their sixth FAI Cup title.