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FA investigating pitch invasions, condemns 'anti-social behaviour' from fans

May 19, 2022 Everton's Richarlison celebrates with fans during a pitch invasion after the match as they avoid relegation from the Premier League Action Images via Reuters

The English Football Association is investigating all incidents of fans invading the field and has condemned their "anti-social behaviour" as completely unacceptable.

The FA's statement comes after Everton fans invaded the pitch at Goodison Park following Dominic Calvert-Lewin's 85th-minute winner and at the final whistle of Thursday's 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace, which secured their spot in the Premier League next season.

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