Two men charged following derby game at Fratton Park

Thursday, 12 March 2026 07:00

Two more people have been charged following trouble at the Portsmouth versus Southampton derby in January.

Detectives have been investigating an incident at Fratton Park where a crutch was thrown during the match, striking a 16-year-old boy. The teenager suffered a cut to his face.

Michael Wilson, 44, of Beedon Way, Eastleigh, has been charged with assault by beating and throwing a missile onto a football playing area.

He is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on 9 June.

Officers have also charged Taylor Rogers, 32, of Havant Road, Portsmouth, with going onto the playing area at a football match.

He is due to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on 23 April.

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