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West Ham 'reluctantly' accept UEFA's decision to ban their fans from Rapid Vienna clash in Europa League after sanctions following crowd trouble against Genk earlier this month

West Ham have 'reluctantly accepted' UEFA sanctions following crowd trouble at their Europa League game earlier this month in Genk.

The Hammers requested full written reasons from UEFA on Monday after being banned from selling tickets for their next away match in Europe and fined 34,500 euros (£29,260).

The Premier League club have since been provided with evidence of a 'small number' of ticketless Hammers fans causing disturbances after illegally gaining entrance to the stadium for the 2-2 draw in Belgium.

West Ham were charged following crowd disturbances during the Europa League tie at Genk

West Ham were charged following crowd disturbances during the Europa League tie at Genk

UEFA banned the Hammers from selling tickets for their next away match in Europe and fined them u00a329,260

West Ham said in a statement on Wednesday: 'West Ham United can confirm that the club has reluctantly accepted sanctions from UEFA in relation to our Europa League Group H away fixture against KRC Genk on Thursday, November 4.