FA To Take Action - Ipswich Town News
The FA have confirmed that they will be taking action against Leeds for the pitch invasions which marred Saturday's 1-1 draw with Town. Fans entered the field of play several times during the game, culminating in a mass encroachment a minute from the end of injury time which held the game up for half and hour.
FA spokesman Mark Hooper said: "In the first instance it's a criminal offence to encroach on the pitch and we will be liaising with the police on that matter.
"We will be making various enquiries. We will wait to see the reports from our crowd observers and the referee's match report and will also be seeking observations from the club as to what happened.
"We will work with the relevant authorities and see if the police are taking any action.
"It's too early to say what action the FA would find appropriate, but it would be very unusual for that to be a points deduction.
"It's more likely any individual found guilty of an offence will be banned and we'd make sure the club is taking the right steps to ensure it doesn't happen again."
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