St Patrick's Athletic have urged fans to restrain from entering the pitch and using pyrotechnics after receiving a suspended partial stadium closure by the the FAI's Disciplinary Control Unit.
The Saints beat Cork City 3-2 at Richmond Park last week thanks to two dramatic late goals from Zack Elbouzedi and Jamie Lennon. The turnaround sparked scenes of jubilation, with some supporters spilling onto the field.
On Thursday, St Pat's issued a club statement confirming they've been sanctioned.
"St Patrick's Athletic have been informed by the FAI Disciplinary Control Unit of a suspended partial stadium closure for the remainder of the 2025 League of Ireland season," it read.
"This is due to spectator conduct and pitch encroachments, the most recent of which was at our home game against Cork City on 16th of May.
"We have also received substantial fines throughout the season for these incidents.
"An incident of a similar nature in the future could result in the enforcement of a partial stadium closure.
"Whilst all at the club understand the emotion of scoring a last-minute winner, we remind all spectators that conduct such as pitch encroachments, use of pyrotechnics and the throwing of missiles leads to fines and sanctions for the club."
St Pat's host Waterford in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division on Friday night.
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