Following violence that broke out following a home game last month, six youths have been prohibited from entering Sunderland’s Stadium of Light for the remainder of the campaign.
The teens, who range in age from 13 to 17, are thought to have been involved in the altercation that broke out outside The Wheatsheaf pub close following the 1-1 tie with Luton Town on March 18.
Since then, they have been granted bail with terms such refraining from going near the ground’s exclusion zone.
The terms will apply to the remaining home games Sunderland plays this season, commencing with Hull City on Friday, for an initial three months.
Northumbria Police said a proactive operation will be in place for those matched to enforce bail conditions and robustly deal with any other youths responsible for disorder.
Inspector Steve Prested said: ‘Violence has no place in our communities and football rivalries are no excuse whatsoever to engage in such activity.
‘We are committed to dealing with anyone intent on causing disorder and continue to do so robustly and as effectively as possible.
‘Following reports we received about the incident on Saturday, March 18, we swiftly launched an investigation aimed at apprehending those responsible.
‘We will always pursue and support any action taken against individuals who do involve themselves in violence.
‘This could potentially result in banning orders which not only prevent you from watching regulated football matches in the UK for a fixed period, but can also affect your future career prospects as they may be disclosed to potential employers through a vetting process or DBS check.’