Forest Green Rovers have rejected claims circulating on social media that a supporter was removed from their stadium for eating a bacon sandwich. The incident took place during the club's League Two fixture against Morecambe on Saturday, 25 April 2026, after footage showed a fan being escorted from the North Stand.
The clip was widely shared on platforms including X andTikTok, prompting speculation that the club, known for its fully vegan catering policy, had taken action based on the supporter's food. One widely circulated post claimed: 'Apparently this Morecambe fan was kicked out of Forest Green's ground for having a bacon sandwich.' Others referenced the club's plant-based policy to support the claim.
However, the Gloucestershire-based club said the removal was unrelated to food. In a statement posted on itsofficial social media account, Forest Green Rovers said: 'Contrary to social media opinion and wisdom, the ejection was nothing to do with bacon sarnies, more a little over exuberance on the last day of the season.'
Gloucestershire Constabularyconfirmed officers assisted with the removal of a 34-year-old man following a reportedpublic order incident. He was subsequently issued with a stadium ban for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.
Theallegation gained tractionin part because of Forest Green Rovers' reputation as the world's first fully vegan football club. Since introducing a plant-based menu under owner Dale Vince, the club has frequently been referenced in online discussions about food policies in sport.
While the clip did not show what the individual was eating,some postspresented the claim as fact. Other users, however, challenged the narrative, noting there was no evidence linking the removal to food.
🇬🇧 Meanwhile in the UKThis Man was just forcibly removed from spectating a football match at Forest Green Rovers.His crime?He snuck in a Bacon Sandwich to eat & when the entire ground is vegan - the Owner of the club is Green Zealot Dale Vince - who gets Rich off the Green…pic.twitter.com/I6hQiB6aPS
The club said the supporter had received multiple warnings before being removed. It added: 'After repeated warnings the stewards were left with no choice and the gentleman was ejected from the stadium.'
According to the club, the removal followed repeated warnings over behaviour. Ground regulations across the English Football League prohibit persistent standing in seated areas and abusive conduct towards staff or other spectators.
Stewards are responsible for maintaining safety and can remove individuals who breach these rules. Such measures are standard across professional football, particularly during busy fixtures where crowd management is a priority.
Source: International Business Times UK
