New research has analysed the football teams with the most 'hooligans' in the Premier League and Championship.
Data from the Home Office was analysed by JeffBet.com to determine the number of arrests per team.
It follows Data released by the UK Football Policing Unit in 2023, which showed there were 343 banning orders issued between 1 July and 31 December, an increase of 230% compared to the same period in the 2021-22 campaign.
Fan violence has become a hot topic again recently following the violence which broke out during West Bromwich Albion's game against Wolverhampton Wanderers last month (January).
Six people were arrested in connection with trouble during the Black Country derby and the game had to be stopped after trouble broke out in the stands.
Now, the new data from the Home Office shows the number of arrests per team from the EFL Championship and Premier League between 2019 - 2023.
Let's take a look at the top 10 clubs in England's top divisions with the most fan arrests during that period.
1. West Ham United
West Ham United ranks top of the list, with a total of 214 arrests from 2019 to 2023. The most common reason for the arrests was public disorder, which includes offences such as intimidating and threatening the opposing team; in total, 74 West Ham fans were arrested for this. Other prominent reasons for arrests included violent disorder, which accounted for 54 arrests, and throwing missiles, which amounted to 39 arrests.
2. Manchester United
Manchester United is second on the list, with 178 arrests. Violent disorder was a common cause for the arrests, which involves harming others and threatening the safety of an individual – 37 Manchester United fans were arrested for this offence. Other prominent offences included pitch incursion, which accounted for 18 arrests, and the possession of Class-A drugs, which totalled 16 arrests.
3. Manchester City
Ranking third on the list is Manchester City, with a total of 171 arrests. Public disorder was the most common cause of arrest, accounting for 49 in total. Other recurring offences included pitch incursion and the possession of pyrotechnics, which both amounted to 18 arrests. Racist or indecent chanting was another reason why Manchester City fans were arrested, with a total of 10 fans arrested for this offence
4. Leeds United
Leeds United is fourth on the list, with 165 arrests. Public disorder was the main reason for arrest, with a total of 58 fans arrested for this offence. Other significant offences included violent disorder, which accounted for 37 arrests, and throwing missiles, which was the reason for 13 arrests. The study also found that 22 Leeds fans were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.