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Sebastian McCormick

Moment Leeds United fan runs onto pitch and 'does the worm' during FA Cup match

A Leeds United fan ran onto the pitch during their match with Accrington Stanley and began to do the worm.

The video, which has circulated on social media, shows the fan performing the dance before he is escorted off of the pitch by a steward. Meanwhile, the other fans in the away end cheer him on.

This took place as Leeds United met Accrington Stanley at the Wham Stadium in Lancashire. The fan appears to be celebrating one of Leeds' three goals.

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However, it is not yet known if he will face any repercussions for the pitch invasion.

Leeds United went on to beat the home side in a 3-1 victory with goals from Jack Harrison, Junior Firpo and Luis Sinisterra taking them through to the next round. This is the first time the side has made it into the fifth round of the FA Cup since 2016.

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