Reading have been hit with a four-figure fine by the Football Association for 'misconduct in relation to crowd control' after a fixture with Port Vale in January was abandoned following an on-pitch protest.
In January, thousands of supporters invaded the pitch after 16 minutes in protest against owner Dai Yongge, with the match abandoned and forced to be replayed later in the season.
The English Football League had already hit the club with a suspended three-point deduction but the FA have now issued a £7,500 fine, with £3,750 suspended until the end of the 2024/25 season, and a warning during a hearing.
Port Vale supporters joined in with chants and backed Royals supporters, with Reading fans donating thousands of pounds toward a fund to build a statue of Vale legend John Rudge, which is due to be built this year.
Protests were commonplace last season in Berkshire, with tennis balls launched onto the field regularly and supporters marching from the town centre to the stadium.
However, at the time of writing, Yongge remains at the helm as Rob Couhig's protracted takeover drags on.
You can read the full FA report here.
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