Police prepare for return of both fan groups at Parken

FC Copenhagen and Brøndby will meet at Parken with supporters of both clubs allowed in the stands for the first time in two years, DR reports. Copenhagen Police is setting up a search zone and preparing for possible disturbances.

When the teams and their supporters met at Brøndby Stadium in September, both fan groups received fines and suspended bans from the stands after incidents involving pyrotechnics, vandalism and an offensive banner.

Police Deputy Superintendent Esben Godiksen said officers were alert to groups that might seek to cause trouble. If disturbances break out, the stands could again be closed to fans.

Police will establish a search zone, which Godiksen said they expect to have a preventive effect. FC Copenhagen has also been ordered to be able to keep Brøndby supporters in the stands for up to an hour after the final whistle.

The match at Parken kicks off at noon.