Threat of stadium closures as The FA looks to tackle escalating fan disorder

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman has called a pitch invasion at Manchester City’s ground ‘concerning’ (Martin Rickett/PA) (Picture: PA Wire)

The FA has declared its willingness to use the toughest sanctions to stamp out fan disorder - including stadium closures.

Chair Debbie Hewitt stated on Tuesday that there is agreement across the game’s authorities and clubs on taking extra measures to tackle the issue, after it reared its head on multiple occasions at the end of the season.