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Stoke fans clash with police during FA Cup defeat

Stoke City fans clashed with police during their FA Cup defeat at Blackburn Rovers.

The Sunday Mirror reports fighting erupted in the away supporters' section of the Ewood Park ground in incidents that flared twice, lasting around 10 minutes in total in the closing stages of the game.

It is believed that around 20 Stoke fans were involved in the incident, which included supporters, stewards and police officers to the right-hand side of the away end behind the goal.

Stoke lost 4-1 at Ewood Park after Josh King scored a hat-trick.

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