Pitch invader fined for assaulting Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka

Jordan Childley admitted assault by beating and unlawfully going onto a playing area at a football match. Credit: PA

A football fan has pleaded guilty to assaulting Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.

The incident occurred during a League Cup quarter-final against Chelsea.

Jordan Childley admitted assault by beating and unlawfully going onto a playing area at a football match.

The 25-year-old invaded the pitch at Stamford Bridge on 19 December after Chelsea scored an equaliser in the Carabao Cup game.

District judge Neeta Minhas issued a three-year football banning order and fined him £807 at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday 8 February.

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