Hibernian Football Club has imposed a three-match ban on its Block Seven supporter group following scenes of disorder at Saturday's Scottish Premiership fixture away to Dundee United. Photographic evidence showed some visiting supporters clashing with police and stewards during the match, which ended in defeat for the club in head coach Marink Reedijk's first game in charge. The sanction was announced on Monday as police revealed that additional individuals had been charged in connection with separate disorder at an earlier away fixture.
The club confirmed that Block Seven members will be prohibited from attending three upcoming matches: home games against Falkirk on 17 October and Celtic on 25 October, and an away fixture at St Mirren on 28 October. A statement from Hibernian explained that the investigation into the Tannadice incident remains ongoing and that further action against individuals or groups may follow once that process concludes.
Earlier ban and pattern of conduct
This three-match suspension follows a one-match ban previously issued to Block Seven during the 2026/27 season. According to Hibs Observer, that earlier ban was imposed after the group engaged in the unlawful use of pyrotechnics and other unacceptable conduct. The club had warned at that time that it would monitor the group closely and could activate a suspended three-match ban if further incidents took place, a threshold that has now been reached.
Charges laid in St Johnstone disorder
Police Scotland has charged 10 additional people in connection with disorder that occurred following Hibs' away match at St Johnstone last month. According to Edinburgh News, five men aged 18 to 25 and two 16-year-olds were charged on 14 October, while three other male youths were also charged; police enquiries into the incident remain ongoing. The disorder associated with the St Johnstone match extended beyond the stadium itself, with disturbances occurring both before the game and on the rail network afterward. Two people had previously been charged in connection with those incidents.
Club's response and future action
Hibernian stated that it had discussed the sanction with the Scottish Professional Football League and that the investigation into events at Tannadice is continuing in cooperation with supporters, Police Scotland, and Dundee United FC. The club emphasised that
the safety and well-being of every supporter who attends our matches is a top priority for the football club. No-one should feel unsafe or uncomfortable when supporting Hibernian and behaviour that puts others at risk is unacceptable.
The club indicated that once its investigation concludes, it will consider
further action, including additional sanctions on an individual and/or collective basis.Hibernian thanked its wider support base and committed to continuing efforts to address unacceptable conduct so as not to undermine the experience of the broader fanbase.
Key Facts
- Block Seven has been banned from three consecutive fixtures: Falkirk (home, 17 October), Celtic (home, 25 October), and St Mirren (away, 28 October)
- The ban follows a previous one-match suspension for pyrotechnics and unacceptable conduct during the 2026/27 season
- Police have charged 10 people in connection with disorder at the St Johnstone match, with enquiries continuing
- Hibernian's investigation into the Tannadice incident remains open, with potential for further individual or collective sanctions
