Pitch invaders face automatic bans as football chiefs clamp down on crowd trouble

A series of incidents marred the end of last season in England. 
Pitch invaders face automatic bans as football chiefs clamp down on crowd trouble

PLAN B: Huddersfield Town fans celebrating getting through to the play off final on the pitch. Pitch invaders at Premier League and English Football League matches will receive an automatic club ban under new measures to tackle increased anti-social behaviour among fans. 

Pitch invaders at Premier League and English Football League matches will receive an automatic club ban under new measures to tackle increased anti-social behaviour among fans.

Concerns were raised about safety issues at football grounds following a series of incidents which marred the end of last season.

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