Chester have warned yobs anti-social or disorderly behaviour of any sort will not be tolerated after it was fined £5,000 by the FA.
Fans on the pitch after the play-off semi-final. Picture: Footballvlogs UK/YouTube
The National League North club was also warned by the FA over its conduct in the future and ordered to comply with an action plan.
On top of the fine, the club said it's costing tens of thousands of pounds for extra policing and repairs - that then impacts the playing budget.
The club was charged and found guilty of misconduct for breaching FA rules at the play-off semi-final against Brackley Town on 7th May.
Police said a large number of Chester supporters entered the pitch, attempting to gain access to the away supporters' stand and a number of missiles were thrown towards the Brackley Town fans and onto the pitch.
An Independent Regulatory Commission imposed the sanctions after the club admitted failing to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be supporters or followers) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion while attending the match and do not use words or otherwise behave in a way which is improper, offensive, violent, abusive, insulting or provocative.
Chester Football Club said it condemns the behaviour and those responsible committed criminal offences and it will continue to work with Cheshire Police to ensure anyone identified will be banned and may face prosecution.
A statement from the Board of City Fans United Board said: “Anti-social or disorderly behaviour of any sort will not be tolerated at the Deva Stadium.
“This was a damaging incident for our football club and must act as a watershed moment.
"We expect all supporters to behave responsibly and uphold our reputation, as any further incidents of disorder will have significant consequences.
“The fine, damage repairs and increased costs associated with the action plan, which include stewarding and policing, amount to more than £30,000, which has a direct impact on our budget, and Calum’s ability to assemble the best possible squad.
“We know our supporters will be angry and frustrated by this but share our determination to ensure the actions of a minority do not derail the progress we are making as a community football club.”
Cheshire Police has also issued an appeal to try and identify those involved in the disorder.