TWO dozen Devon football fans were banned from watching their teams in action during the 2022/23 season, according to figures just released by the Government – with 11 of them being identified as Plymouth Argyle supporters.
The fans received banning orders that last for at least three years and no more than five.
Home Office figures also reveal that 48 people were arrested at matches involving Devon’s three professional clubs last season, although 16 of them involved supporters of teams from out of the county.
There were five arrests across the two League One local derbies between Exeter City and Plymouth Argyle, five at a National League match between Torquay United and Southend United at Plainmoor and another five at a pre-season friendly between Torquay and Exeter.
Figures are only available for competitions down to the National League, meaning only the three Devon professional clubs are included.
Nationwide, 682 new banning orders were issued, the highest for 12 years.
Manchester United had the most - with 69 - followed by Millwall, Leicester City, Birmingham City and West Ham.
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