Chesterfield and Oldham fans clash on the pitch as goalkeeper is ATTACKED in ugly scenes after a stoppage-time equaliser
Chesterfield and Oldham fans clash on pitch as goalkeeper is ATTACKED in ugly scenes after stoppage time equalizer
- James Norwood scored a late goal to give Oldham a point against Chesterfield
- The fans then crashed onto the pitch and the visitors’ goalkeeper was attacked
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Chesterfield and Oldham fans clashed onto the pitch after a late equalizer during Saturday’s 1-1 National League draw.
Visitors Oldham earned a point at the Technique Stadium in the sixth minute of stoppage time through a short finish from James Norwood.
This led to wild celebrations as Oldham supporters poured onto the pitch to celebrate with their players and in front of the home crowd.
Unsavory scenes ensued as Chesterfield fans also took to the pitch to show their anger.
Footage from the match shows fans from both sides bumping each other as the gruesome scenes spiraled out of control, which also included fireworks being thrown onto the pitch.
James Norwood (R) scored a late equalizing goal to earn Chesterfield a point clear of Oldham
Oldham fans invaded the pitch to celebrate with their players and in front of the home crowd
Chesterfield fans then entered the pitch and the two sets of fans clashed with punches thrown
In the midst of the pitch invasion, Chesterfield goalkeeper Harry Tyrer was confronted and pushed to the ground as he protested the goal.
Oldham released a statement condemning the horrific incident.
“Oldham Athletic condemns any infringing on the playing field and the use of fireworks,” the statement said.
“As a club we are proud of the passion of our supporters, but the behavior of everyone representing our club must remain lawful at all times.
“We will cooperate fully with all investigations.”
Chesterfield took the lead through Ash Palmer just after the hour mark, but Norwood’s late equalizer ended their perfect start to the season after winning their first three games of the season.
The Spireites are third in the table and are back in action against Altrincham next weekend.
Meanwhile, Oldham, who is 15th, travels to Hertfordshire to face Boreham Wood.