Yobs to be banned for invading pitch or using flares

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.

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

Supporters who carry or use pyrotechnics or smoke bombs will now receive an automatic club ban and offenders reported to the police, while clubs also face tougher policies and stronger sanctions.

The Football Supporters' Association has backed the new measures, which are being jointly launched by the Football Association, Premier League and English Football League from the start of the 2022-23 campaign.