Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium
The decision comes after incidents during and after the League of Ireland Premier Division fixture between Derry City and Shamrock Rovers last Friday night.
The Candystripes lost the match 3-1.
Following the game there was crowd trouble outside the stadium with visiting fans forced to gather in the centre circle after the final whistle.
During the game, a pyrotechnic thrown from outside the stadium landed on the field.
Police were also attacked by youths who pelted officers and vehicles with masonry.
The suspended closure will come into effect should similar incidents occur during Derry’s next home league game against Shelbourne on bank holiday Monday, May 6.
Derry City have also been fined an undisclosed amount over the incidents.
A statement from the League of Ireland said: “The League of Ireland and FAI are committed to providing a safe environment for players, officials, staff and spectators at all our fixtures.”
In a statement, the club said: “Derry City Football Club accepts the ruling of the Independent Disciplinary Committee in relation to the events during and after the Shamrock Rovers game on 19th April 2024.
“The club condemns the scenes in and around the ground on Friday night and has cooperated fully with the Disciplinary Control Unit of the FAI.
“Since the events of last Friday, representatives of the club have met with several statutory agencies to discuss enhanced crowd control measures.
“In addition to the partial suspended stadium ban, the club has also been fined for the use of pyrotechnics in the ground.
“The club has made repeated requests in the past for supporters to cease the use of pyrotechnics.
“This behaviour continues to have a direct financial impact to the club as well a health and safety risk to all spectators.
“Additional controls were in place for the game against St Pats and further measures are to be introduced prior to the next home game.
“As a result of continued anti-social behaviour, the club need to take additional measures to ensure that all supporters attending games in the Ryan McBride stadium can enjoy a safe and enjoyable match night experience.
“This is highly unfortunate and not a move the club takes lightly. It has however been forced on the club due to those recent events.
“The club is reviewing photographic and video evidence to seek to identify any supporters involved in this behaviour.
“The club is exploring all alternatives, but it is likely that a number of season ticket holders in Block K and L will need to be relocated to alternative locations to facilitate this.
2When final decisions have been made, the club will be in contact with impacted season ticket holders.”
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