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.
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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’.
PFA call after being left 'shocked and appalled' by 'assault' on Sheffield United's Billy Sharp
The PFA has released a statement following the 'assault' on Billy Sharp last night. The Blades skipper was left needing stitches to a head wound at the end of his side's match against Nottingham Forest in the Championship play-off semi-final at the City Ground.
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.
Jermaine Jenas reacts as Nottingham Forest secure spot in Championship play-off final
Forest earned a penalty shootout win over Sheffield United in a dramatic evening in Lancashire.
'Absolute disgrace' - Josh Windass blasts supporter who attacked Sheffield United's Billy Sharp
Sheffield Wednesday forward Josh Windass has branded the man who allegedly assaulted Sheffield United skipper Billy Sharp at the end of the Blades' Championship play-off semi-final second leg against Nottingham Forest an "absolute disgrace". Some Forest fans invaded the pitch after their shoot-out win and television footage showed one supporter charge at Sharp and knock him to the ground as the player stood on the sidelines.
Huddersfield Town and Nottingham Forest play-off final odds revealed as Wembley showdown booked
Huddersfield Town are considered outsiders to win the Championship play-off final when they go head to head with Nottingham Forest at Wembley with a Premier League place on the line.