READING boss Ruben Sellfears the club may be forced to play home games behind closed doors "maybe for the rest of the season" after the League One match against Port Vale was abandoned.
Play was halted at 0-0 in the 17th minute after around 1,000 home fans invaded the pitch in the latest protest against despised Chinese owner Dai Yongge, who is trying to sell the club.
After repeated announcements for the fans to leave the pitch, including a threat of the game being called off, a hardcore of about 40 stood in the centre circle and refused to move back to the stands.
Both clubs consulted with the EFL over the situation but, at 4.25pm the game was abandoned - and will be restaged at a later midweek date.
"We know there could be repercussions," Selles said. "A points deduction is unlikely but it can happen.
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