Two Portsmouth fans who posed as stewards to watch the South Coast derby against Southampton in September have been banned from football matches for three years, Hampshire Police have confirmed.

The two brothers Kane Green, 29, and Dale Green, 31, carried "high-vis vests and radio equipment" to complete the steward look and were able to access "restricted areas" for the sold-out derby.

They both pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation and going onto playing area of a football match at Southampton Magistrates Court, resulting in the three-year banning order as well as a £700 fine each.

Assistant Chief Constable Tony Rowlinson, said: "This was a ridiculous plot to try and see the game, despite knowing tickets were sold out and those without tickets would not be getting in.

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