Six men from the Wrexham area have received suspended prison sentences and four-year football banning orders for violent disorder before a match against Cardiff City last season. The sentences were handed down at Mold Crown Court this week after the group pleaded guilty to offences related to the Carabao Cup fixture on 28 October 2025.
Superintendent Mark Williams from North Wales Police said the orders demonstrate the consequences of such actions. "The football banning orders imposed by the court on these six individuals demonstrate the consequences of such actions," Williams stated. He added that the force works closely with clubs and the Crown Prosecution Service to identify and prosecute those involved in football-related violence, ensuring a safe environment for genuine supporters.
Details of the incident and arrests
The disorder began at the Ironworks pub on Town Hill before the match. The group became aggressive and fought with Cardiff City supporters. During the incident, a bottle thrown by one of the men struck a security guard at the pub entrance. Police were called and the six individuals were subsequently identified and arrested following a review of CCTV footage from the pub and surrounding areas.
Harley Bagnall, 20, was sentenced to 15 months in a young offenders institute, suspended for two years. Kian Roberts, 24, received 11 months imprisonment, also suspended for two years. Alfie Hughes, 19, and Dion Williams, 23, were each given 12-month suspended sentences. Cian Wain, 22, was sentenced to 11 months suspended imprisonment, and Charlie Jones, 20, also received a sentence. All six received four-year football banning orders. The court heard that all defendants were of previous good character.
Scope and impact of the banning orders
The orders prohibit the men from attending any football matches in the UK for four years. They are also banned from being near regulated stadiums on matchdays and from entering any town or city where Wrexham AFC or the Wales national team are playing. Breaching the terms of a football banning order is a criminal offence punishable by a maximum sentence of six months in prison, a fine, or both.
The news comes as Wrexham AFC prepare for their next Championship fixture, a home game against Preston on 17 October. The club currently sits 17th in the standings with 11 points from 10 games, a record of two wins, five draws and three losses. The team's recent form reads one win, two draws and two losses from their last five outings. According to the latest stats, the team has scored 10 goals while conceding a number, averaging goal minutes per match so far this season.
First reported at walesonline.co.uk
