Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Seamus McDonnell

FA investigating Oldham Athletic over pitch invasion protest during Wigan defeat

Oldham Athletic are under investigation by the FA over a pitch invasion which caused a stoppage in play during this week's clash with Wigan.

Footage from the stands shows stewards clashing on the pitch with fans and some supporters being dragged out of Boundary Park during the game.

Oldham would go on to lose 6-0 to Wigan, only increasing the frustration of many fans at current owner Abdallah Lemsagam.

READ MORE: Investigators examining footage after terrifying New Year's Eve blaze

It is understood that the FA has launched an investigation into the pitch invasion which was prompted by supporters protesting the owner.

The investigation is in line with FA policy, with the association looking into almost all crowd management issues.

Investigators generally ask for representations from the clubs involved and sometimes the police.

Disciplinary charges may follow if The FA concludes that the club did not do enough to prevent the misconduct of spectators.

Many Oldham fans are involved in a long-running row with Mr Lemsagam, who recently tried to ban three people from the stadium for 'promoting dislike' of him.

Sign up to the MEN email newsletters to get the latest on sport, news, what's on and more by following this link .

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.