Doncaster Rovers fined £11,500 over crowd disorder last season
There were multiple pitch incursions during last season's home fixture against Barrow
Doncaster Rovers have been fined £11,500 by the Football Association, following crowd disorder during a League Two match against Barrow last year.
There were multiple incidents during the home fixture on April 20, with fans running onto the pitch.
One was able to confront the Barrow goalkeeper during the game, which Rovers won 4-2.
The club was hit was an FA charge in the aftermath of the fixture, which has now resulted in an £11,500 fine, reduced from £15,000.
A statement on Doncaster's website reads: "We appreciate the punishment imposed could have been much more severe in the circumstances and are mindful that our management of matchdays at the stadium will be closely observed from now on."
"We ask, in the most strong of terms, that our supporters abide by regulations when attending matches. Clear guidance of what is and is not acceptable has been provided and will be reiterated on multiple occasions before each game.
"Should we face further FA charges for crowd disorder, the sanctions imposed will be much greater and threaten to cause real damage to the club, whether financial, reputational or to our points total."