The match is classified 4 (out of 5) in terms of risks by the National Division for the Fight against Hooliganism (DLNH). On October 26, the Racing club of Lens will host LOSC at the Bollaert stadium (9 p.m.). If a trip by Mastiff supporters is planned for this derby, it will be closely supervised by the security forces.
This is the meaning of the decree issued by the Pas-de-Calais prefecture, dated October 17. We read there that the meeting is therefore the subject of a “ special attention » from the DNLH. « Information collected » allow us to classify this match « as being at risk due to the heavy dispute between supporters ».
Between Lille and Lensois, “provocations” and “tensions”
The prefecture notes “ the historic and long-lasting dispute between the at-risk supporters of the two clubs and the animosity which permeates their relations “. The matches between Lens and Lille “ galvanize the minds of the ultra supporters of the two clubs, who are inclined to carry out actions of intimidation or provocation, damage and deployment of insulting banners “. She also notes that “ provocations » before or during the match exacerbate « existing tensions » and lead to “ disproportionate reactions on match day ».
Some LOSC supporters “ or taking advantage of the quality of supporting » of LOSC are also “ very frequently a source of disturbances to public order due to the violent behavior of certain “. The prefecture also recalls the serious unrest which broke out during the September 2021 derby between the two camps. These resulted in “ 104 legal stadium bans against Lens supporters » by the Judicial Court of Béthune.
A convoy of Lille supporters supervised by the police
A context which involves serious risks for the safety of people and property “. As such, “ any person claiming to be a LOSC supporter » will be prohibited in a large area around the Bollaert stadium, but also in Liévin, Avion and Arras. This ban will begin on October 25 at 6 p.m. and end on October 27 at 2 a.m.
The only LOSC supporters admitted to the stadium will be those who have obtained “ a valid ticket to attend the match “. They will only be able to make this short trip if they participate in the bus convoy, which will be supervised by the police from Villeneuve-d’Ascq to the Bollaert stadium.
