Leeds face FA probe
29 Apr 2007 - 13:52:21
The Football Association will launch an investigation into the pitch invasion at Elland Road on Saturday as Leeds United's relegation to League One was all but confirmed by a 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town.
There was a 30-minute delay when several hundred fans ran on to the pitch after Ipswich's late equaliser.
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.
"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 would make sure the club is taking the right steps to ensure it doesn't happen again."