EIGHT people were arrested after "isolated pockets of disorder" at Sunday's Middlesbrough's match against Leeds.
Police said the game was generally good-natured although there were several incidents both inside and outside the ground.
Cleveland Police said it worked hard with the club, local authority and Brittish Transport Police towards a safe, friendly, family atmosphere.
Although a spokesman added: "Unfortunately there will always be a minority who spoil it for others."
A total of eight arrests were made:
- A man in his 40s from the West Yorkshire area on suspicion of throwing missiles onto the pitch
- Two teenage boys from the West Yorkshire area on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence
- A local man in his 30s on suspicion of entering the field of play
- A man in his 40s from the West Yorkshire area on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence
- A local man in his late teens on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly
- A local man in his 30s on suspicion of assault
- A local man in his 20s on suspicion of a public order offence
Cleveland Police’s Chief Insp Dave Sutherland, match commander, said: “I would like to thank our partners at both Clubs, at Middlesbrough Council and at the British Transport Police for their input and help in preparing for the match."
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