Soccer Games Between FCM and HFC Witness 103 Distinct Procedures - "In the football matches between FCM and HFC, a total of 103 procedures were executed"
In the 2024/25 season, the stadiums of 1. FC Magdeburg (FCM) and Hallesche FC (HFC) played host to a total of 43 matches, attracting a grand audience of 589,154 spectators. The police provided a significant 61,546 hours of direct operational support during these matches.
Despite the large numbers, incidents inside the stadium were relatively low, with 46 occurrences. Additionally, 19 incidents were reported in the stadium's surroundings, and 38 took place in city areas. A total of 103 procedures were initiated by the police during these matches.
Sadly, 17 people were injured in total during these matches, including 2 police officers and some injuries caused by pyrotechnics. It is worth noting that the interior ministry estimates around 300 potentially violent persons among FCM's supporters and 350 among HFC's.
Oliver Wiebe, spokesperson for Magdeburg fan support, has called for fewer police deployments to save costs. As part of the safety measures, it is planned that two scene-knowledgeable officers from the home and away teams' local authorities will be present at each match. Scene-knowledgeable officers in civilian clothing are also regularly deployed at matches.
Interestingly, prohibited objects were found at 4 matches. However, no new information about injuries, incidents, prohibited objects, or operational support hours was provided for the upcoming 2025/26 season.
It's important to note that no police statements or reports regarding fan violence or security protocols for these clubs have been found. Furthermore, there are no available search results providing information about the current safety measures or identification of potentially violent individuals among the supporters of FCM and HFC for the 2025/26 season.
Both FCM, which plays in the 2nd Bundesliga, and HFC, which plays in the Regionalliga Nordost, have a strong fan base that views the stadium as safe. Despite this, the fan support opposes harsher measures.
The football clubs, 1. FC Magdeburg (FCM) and Hallesche FC (HFC), received community aid in the form of vocational training programs for their supporters, aiming to provide alternatives to potential violence and promote a positive atmosphere during the 2025/26 season. Local authorities have also emphasized the importance of general-news coverage to inform the public about safety measures and identify potentially violent individuals, ensuring a safer environment for all, especially in the fields of crime-and-justice and sports.
