Doncaster Rovers, Wigan Athletic and Portsmouth condemn abuse by fans
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Doncaster fans were filmed allegedly abusing a disabled fan at Rotherham's New York Stadium
Doncaster Rovers, Wigan Athletic and Portsmouth have condemned abusive behaviour following their League One matches on Saturday.
A video on social media appears to show two Doncaster fans discriminating against a disabled supporter during their game at Rotherham United.
Doncaster are working with Rotherham and the relevant authorities to identify those in the video.
Wigan reported abuse was directed at two of their players on social media.
The messages were sent after the Latics' 1-0 win over Portsmouth at the DW Stadium.
"The threatening, distasteful and vile messages a number of players were subject to is completely unacceptable," Wigan chief executive Malachy Brannigan told the club website.
"All messaging has been reported to the relevant authorities with the intention that the instigators will be held accountable for their actions.
"The Club has offered support to the players who have been subject to these messages.
"As a Club we back calls from the football authorities for real-life consequences for those found to be sending abuse of any form via social media."
Portsmouth also said it "stands in solidarity with Wigan" in condemning the abuse.
"There is no place for such vile and hateful messages," a statement said. "Anybody who engages in such activity is not welcome in football - and certainly not at Portsmouth Football Club."