Wolves fans vacated during Molineux ‘safety scare’ in Sunderland Premier League fixture

It has been a tough season for Wolverhampton fans this season after winning just three of their 35 league games all season and having their relegation to the Championship confirmed at the end of April.

For some supporters, the matchday experience was made tougher when sections of the South Bank at Molineux had to be cleared after ‘falling debris’ posed a safety risk.

Falling debris at Molineux has led fans to ask questions

During their 1-1 draw with Sunderland on Saturday, seats in one corner of the stand behind one of the goals were left empty with fans moved after a safety scare.

The precaution came after an incident in which a female supporter was struck by an object, prompting around 200 fans to be moved at half-time.

Fans on social media initially claimed that a bolt had hit the supporter, while others suggested it had fallen from a speaker in the South Bank roof.

With speculation growing, a Wolves fan later clarified the situation, stating that a fixing had come loose and dropped from the roof.

Despite the clarification, fans were left disappointed and angry that something like this was still able to occur at a Premier League stadium.

The situation has also raised further concerns given the club only began long-awaited refurbishment work at Molineux last summer, leading some to question whether additional upgrades are required.

One fan stated: “That’s just embarrassing but not surprising,” while another questioned the owners over whether the stadium is up to standard.

FGG says: Time for more upgrades

If you are heading to Wolves’ final home game of the season against Fulham later this month, it would be wise to remain aware of your surroundings and follow any safety guidance issued inside the stadium.

With the campaign nearing its conclusion, the summer provides an ideal window for the club to properly address these concerns and ensure a similar incident does not happen again.