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Football supporters march in Gothenburg against police action

Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden · Nov 8, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Nov 8.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters marched to express dissatisfaction with police intervention during a recent derby match.
What they want
Supportes wanted to protest police actions and highlight the importance of organized supporter culture in Swedish football.
What changed
Nov 8: Supporters held a march through central Gothenburg and joined a silent protest during the first 20 minutes of a match.
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What protesters want

  • Protest police action during football matches
  • Highlight the value of organized supporter culture

Organised by: Kommandobryggan

What authorities say

According to the sources, the police defended the necessity of their intervention to maintain order and security, while football club representatives and players commented on the impact of the supporters' silent demonstration.12

The numbers

Only figures a source states, with who said it. Estimates often differ.

Arrests / detentions
9
Nio personer anhölls efter händelserna.1

The full story

Football supporters in Gothenburg staged a protest march through the city center to voice their dissatisfaction with police actions during a recent match between BK Häcken and IFK Göteborg. The march, organized by the supporter coalition Kommandobryggan, followed an incident where police entered the IFK Göteborg section after flares were lit, resulting in friction and nine arrests. Protesters also coordinated with Malmö FF supporters to remain silent for the first 20 minutes of a subsequent match at Gamla Ullevi while leaving parts of the supporter section empty. While the club questioned the proportionality of the police intervention, law enforcement defended the measures taken to ensure security and order.

Timeline

  1. Supporters from both IFK Göteborg and Malmö FF staged a coordinated silent protest during the first 20 minutes of their match.12

  2. IFK Göteborg supporters marched through central Gothenburg to protest police actions from a previous derby match.12

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