Eight people were arrested in connection with last night's Brighton and Hove Albion match with rivals Crystal Palace.
Police said all were public order offences and none was serious or involved violence.
Brighton and Hove police said their operation was a success based on keeping rival fans apart.
Superintendent Peter Coll said: "Given the threat this event posed I was pleased with the way this operation was run.
"This vindicates our policy of maintaining a reassuring police presence to thwart those who have little to do with football and are clearly intent on violence."
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