The much anticipated Soweto derby clash between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates could be at risk of being played behind closed doors after Amakhosi were charged for spectator misbehaviour for a third time this season.
PSL DC prosecutor Advocate Zola Majavu confirmed on Monday that he "preferred charges of spectator misbehaviour and unruly conduct against Kaizer Chiefs as a sequel to what transpired in their recent match against AmaZulu".
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Chiefs will be facing charges of spectator misbehaviour for the third time in a space of two months after supporters threw missiles onto the pitch at FNB Stadium on Saturday after defeat to Usuthu in the Carling Knockout last 16 clash.
In Amakhosi's second conviction after fan violence at Peter Mokaba Stadium last month, Majavu ordered that they will face an automatic spectator ban at their next match if they are found guilty of the same offence in the next six months.
"As a mark of the DC's displeasure at the errant behaviour of these few fans, Chiefs were further ordered with an automatic spectator ban at the next match in the event they were found guilty of the same offence in the next six months," Majavu said earlier this month in a statement.
In their latest charge, Chiefs will appear before the PSL DC next Tuesday on 31 October, as confirmed by Majavu and that will be after they have played their next outing against Golden Arrows in the Premiership on Saturday (28 October).
Spectator bans are usually imposed on the team's home fixtures and Amakhosi's game against Arrows may not have been in danger of being played behind closed doors as it's an away fixture at Mpumalanga Stadium.
However, Chiefs' upcoming games at home are against Cape Town Spurs on 8 November and Pirates on 11 November, in the Soweto derby.
The DC outcome next Tuesday, will reveal how many games Amakhosi supporters could be locked out for, with the derby against arch-rivals the Buccaneers, the game is in danger of being played behind closed doors too.
The Soweto derby clash could also be in danger of being played in an empty stadium if Chiefs appeal the outcome of the DC and the legal case is not finalized before they take on Spurs on 8 November, in case they are facing just a one match spectator ban.
