The match between Reading and Port Vale had to be abandoned in the 16th minute due to a massive pitch invasion.
The Royals hosted Vale at the Select Car Leasing Stadium in League One on Saturday afternoon.
In the 16th minute, a large number of home fans stormed the pitch in protest, after throwing tennis balls onto the field.
Wow. Reading fans have invaded the pitch in protest against their owners! đł
— Out of Context Football Manager (@nocontextfm1) January 13, 2024
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The pitch invasion served as a symbolic gesture representing the points deducted from Reading under owner Dai Yongge, who purchased 75% of the clubâs shares in 2017.
Once a Premier League club, Reading are heading towards the fourth tier of English football and recent years have been plagued by late wages, unpaid taxes and other financial irregularities.