Leeds United reinforce stance on pitch encroachments | OneFootball

Bans to be issued to supporters.

Following on from our statement last season around pitch encroachments from supporters, we were disappointed to see the issue reoccur at our season opening fixture with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Fans are not permitted to enter the pitch at any time, this is a criminal offence. Following the incidents at our last home game we can confirm that we are in the process of issuing one-year bans to two separate guardians of children who entered the pitch, as well as the youngsters themselves. We would like to once again remind supporters that we will continue to issue these bans throughout the course of the season.

The support we receive on matchdays is second to none, the atmosphere within Elland Road is the best in the country and we thank you all for your amazing support – but we do need to ensure the safety of all those in the stadium, and that includes players, staff, and officials as well as supporters, which is why we will continue to take this firm approach to stopping any encroachments.