WESTERN Sydney look likely to avoid a three-point penalty at the start of next season, despite the two flares that were ignited among their fans before and during Sunday’s A-League grand final at Adelaide Oval.

Events at the game will be investigated by Football Federation Australia, including damage to at least 30 seats at the ground and a flare also let off by Adelaide supporters outside the ground before the game.

But with SA Police praising the conduct of the vast majority of fans, it’s believed FFA’s initial reports from the ground indicate the two Wanderers flares were let off by fringe supporters, as opposed to the co-ordinated pyrotechnics earlier in the season at Etihad Stadium that earned the Wanderers a $50,000 fine and a suspended three-point penalty.

Smoke from flares floats across the Adelaide Oval. Source: Getty Images

Activation of that for next season remains a possibility, but more likely is a reprimand for the club in the wake of their third grand final loss in three seasons. Two people were arrested and a handful evicted, but Adelaide police were positive about the bulk of the crowd.

“Most people were well-behaved and the match was enjoyed in good spirits,” said Superintendent John De Candia.

“Two people were reported, two people were arrested and several people were evicted from the grounds for behavioural offences. But these people represent a tiny fraction of the 50,000 people who were there, doing the right thing.”

Though FFA CEO David Gallop said the flares were “certainly something we need to look at because we’ve said very clearly over the last few months that flares are not on”, a spokesperson for FFA emphasised that a review of the game would be “in the normal course of events”.

“The A-League 2016 grand final was a magnificent showcase of the competition and drew a South Australian record A-League crowd of 50,119 at Adelaide Oval,” said the spokesperson.

“The behaviour of the overwhelming majority of fans was exceptionally good. The fans were passionate, spirited and vocal, but showed respect for each other at all times.

Wanderers fan get behind their team despite the grand final scoreline. Source: News Corp Australia

“A few who misbehaved were dealt with by SA Police and stadium security. Overall, the police were pleased with the behaviour of fans. A number of flares were ignited before and during the match, involving supporters of both competing clubs, and some seats were damaged in the venue.

“In the normal course of business, FFA will conduct a review of the event and will consider full reports on these incidents.”