Wanderers are developing a new “Fan Sanction Policy” due to “ongoing disorder” from a small minority of supporters.

The Whites have been sanctioned by the FA as part of new measures to tackle anti-social behaviour.

The club will consult with the Bolton Wanderers Supporters’ trust to finalise the new policy, which will be published in due course.

It will outline sanctions related to offences such as the use of pyrotechnics, missiles, pitch incursion, aggression towards staff and the use of discriminatory language.

An official statement read: “Bolton Wanderers would like to reiterate the expected standards of behaviour from Whites’ supporters on matchdays, particularly when travelling to away fixtures.

“Unfortunately, as a consequence of ongoing disorder from a small minority of fans when visiting opposition grounds this season, the club has now been warned and sanctioned by the FA as part of their new measures to tackle anti-social behaviour.

“This is costing the club both financially and reputationally and is incredibly disappointing when so much is being done by so many to ensure Bolton Wanderers is a stable and sustainable football club, continuing its positive journey forwards.

“In a move to further combat behaviour that disrupts and endangers fellow football fans, the club has developed its own new Fan Sanction Policy that provides transparency around the penalties that will be imposed to fans who breach the guidelines set out in the document.”

The club also acknowledges that the majority of supporters are “fantastic ambassadors” when attending matches.

Chief executive Neil Hart said: “We are urging supporters to consider their behaviour, particularly when attending away games, where most of these issues are arising.

“A small minority are spoiling the experience for other supporters and causing ongoing difficulties for the club which is, otherwise, in a fantastic position.

“We ask all fans to please enjoy upcoming games in a way that represents the very best of Bolton Wanderers.”

Ian Evatt’s men are back on the road tomorrow afternoon when they make the trip to Pride Park to face promotion rivals Derby County (3pm).

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