A Port Vale fan chased referee Craig Hicks off the pitch after he awarded a late penalty to Portsmouth.<br /><br />Portsmouth ended up winning the League One clash 1-0, with Colby Bishop scoring from the spot in the 88th minute.<br /><br />One Port Vale supporter was especially livid at the penalty decision and ended up running onto the pitch. <br /><br />As a result of the fan running onto the pitch, the referee took cover off the field before the game was eventually able to resume.<br /><br />The pitch invader was held back by security staff and coaches. <br /><br />The win was significant for Portsmouth, who are two points clear at the top of League One, albeit having played two games more than their closest challengers Bolton.<br /><br />Port Vale, meanwhile, is just one place and three points above the relegation zone. They have played two games fewer than Reading, who are in 21st place. <br /><br />The result saw Portsmouth return to winning ways following defeats to Cheltenham and Leyton Orient. <br /><br />A statement from Port Vale on their X account read: 'Port Vale Football Club condemns the actions of the individual who entered the field of play during today's match against Portsmouth.<br /><br />'We will work with the relevant authorities to ensure the matter and the individual is dealt with with a zero-tolerance approach.<br /><br />'We remind all supporters that entering the field of play is a criminal offense.'
