West Ham have taken the decision to ban half and half scarves from the London Stadium this weekend.
The club released a [statement on the official club website](https://www.whufc.com/news/increased-security-measures-weekends-match) announcing the ban
_“Half-and-half scarves or items illustrating the colours/crests of both clubs will **not** be permitted inside London Stadium on Saturday. Supporters who have purchased half-and-half scarves from unofficial sellers will be required to hand them over to security staff at the security checkpoints and these scarves will not be returned._
_Supporters wishing to buy a scarf for the match are advised to head to the West Ham United Stadium Store, where they can be purchased. “_
Hated by many football fans but loved by tourists half and half scarves are usually considered ridiculous by the majority of regular match going supporters, but a ban is a highly unusual approach by a premier League club.
Manchester City, Manchester City and Chelsea have previously banned stalls from selling half and half scarves outside their stadia, but this has been due to breach of their trademark and not security related.