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EFL clubs could face stadium closures for pitch invasions

Partial and even full stadium closures could be imposed on clubs in the EFL next season as the league seeks to crack down on pitch invasions and other fan disorder.

EFL consider options after pitch invasions at Huddersfield Town and Sheffield United games

The EFL have released a statement responding to the pitch invasions at the City Ground and the John Smith’s Stadium following Sheffield United and Huddersfield Town’s play-off semi-finals, as well as fans bringing flares and pyrotechnics into grounds – threatening ‘the potential use of capacity reductions or other similar mitigations’.

Brice Samba comments on his methods in Nottingham Forest’s penalty shootout against Sheffield United

Last night was a brilliant display of football from both Nottingham Forest and Sheffield United but the standout man was undoubtedly the Forest goalkeeper Brice Samba.

Watch: Billy Sharp Knocked Down By Fan's Rugby Tackle Amid Pitch Invasion After Championship Playoffs

Nottingham Forest on Wednesday reached the final of the Championship playoffs after beating Sheffield United on penalties at the City Ground. However, Forest's jubilation of reaching a step closer to ending their 23-year absence from the Premier League was overshadowed by a pitch invader, who attacked former Forest player and Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp. Videos of the incident emerged on social media after fans invaded the pitch to celebrate Forest's win. Sharp, who missed the second leg of the semi-final tie due to an injury, was blind-sighted by a charging supporter while he was standing near the touchline.