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More violence and riotous behaviour at A-League Sydney local derby

The Football Federation of Australia is vowing to work alongside police to slap some rowdy fans with lifetime bans.

The threat follows scenes at ANZ stadium on Saturday night where the ground was littered with bottles after the A-League derby between the Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC.

Fifteen people have been charged over anti social behaviour that also saw flares let off.

ANZ stadium was littered with bottles as security guards watched on.

The violence erupted at the local derby. Source: 7 News
The violence erupted at the local derby. Source: 7 News

There were 44,000 thousand people had packed into the stands for the local derby that had just wrapped up.

One Wanderers fan that did not want to be identified took his wife and four-year-old son to the game.

"I've seen bottles being thrown I've seen chairs being ripped up and chucked towards security guards," he said.

He told 7 News how dismayed he was explain the riotous behaviour to his child.

Fans even let off flares at nearby Lidcombe station. Source: 7 News
Fans even let off flares at nearby Lidcombe station. Source: 7 News

"We still have to attend we can't let these guys win

Half way into the second half there were reports a brawl broke out between two opposing fans.

A 25-year-old man was allegedly knocked to the ground and a 30-year-old man was charged and taken to Auburn police station.

The Wanderers then ended Sydney FC's 19 match winning streak, as fans turned their frustration for losing the game into violence.

The anti-social behaviour is becoming a common scene at A-League matches. Source: 7 News
The anti-social behaviour is becoming a common scene at A-League matches. Source: 7 News

Football Federation Australia issued a statement condemning any violent or anti-social behaviour.

More fans were caught on camera at Lidcombe train station letting off flares after the game.

No one was hurt, but sadly these scenes are becoming familiar at A-league matches.