So, the police are blaming the football league and the football league are blaming the police.
I would imaging they are relying on the apathy of the great British public to avoid paying compensation for any losses.
In law, someone is responsible. So, if anyone who incurred losses has enough perseverance they will get their money back, even if it means going via the 'small claims' court.
I bet nobody does though, which is ultimately why organisations like this get away with incompetence.