The FA, Premier League and EFL are introducing new measures and stronger sanctions to tackle the increased anti-social and criminal behaviours that will apply to Leeds United fans and supporters across the country next season.
The changes, which the Football Supporters’ Association has backed, will target activities such as entering the pitch without permission, carrying or using smoke bombs or pyrotechnics and throwing objects - as well as drug use and discriminatory behaviour.
Anyone who invades on the pitch will receive an automatic club ban, with The FA enforcing stricter penalty policies for clubs to ensure they reinforce these measures. Offenders will be reported to the police and appropriate authorities by the clubs. Those reported could end up with a permanent criminal record and even prison sentences depending on the severity of the incident.
