Scunthorpe charged with misconduct by FA
Scunthorpe United beat Chester 2-1 after extra time to gain promotion to the National League in May
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Scunthorpe United have been charged with misconduct by the Football Association for failing to control spectators in their National League North promotion decider win against Chester at Glanford Park in May.
In a club statement, The Iron confirmed supporters had been accused of breaching three FA rules.
It is alleged that supporters "behaved in a way which is improper, violent, threatening and/or provocative", threw objects onto the playing surface and encroached onto the pitch.
Scunthorpe co-owner and chair Michelle Harness said: "To have more charges against the club, which is as a result of our supporter's actions is extremely disappointing, and tarnishes what a fantastic and memorable day May 18th was, gaining promotion to the National League."
She added: "On behalf of the Board and the football club as a whole, I must urge each and every spectator visiting us here at the Attis Arena, and also travelling to away games to represent us, to please refrain from entering the field of play, the use of pyrotechnics, and any other misconduct which could see us penalised.
The club is now in the process of formally responding to the charges.