Rochdale's match against York City ended in chaos after a pitch invasion, with a fan being punched and the club facing potential consequences. The incident occurred after York City's Josh Stones scored a late equalizer in the 13th minute of stoppage-time, securing promotion back to the English Football League. Rochdale, who would have pipped York to promotion with a victory, had taken the lead earlier in stoppage-time. The Crown Oil Arena witnessed chaotic scenes, with a social media video appearing to show a confrontation between York City's Hiram Boateng and a supporter. Greater Manchester Police confirmed they were reviewing video and CCTV of a 'possible assault'. Rochdale has issued a statement asking their fans to 'keep their support in the stands, and not on the pitch', warning that pitch incursions can result in serious consequences for the club. The club will face Scunthorpe United on Sunday in the play-off semi-final. Scunthorpe booked their place in the last four with a 1-0 victory over Southend at Glanford Park. The match will now kick-off at the earlier time of 3pm. York City FC has said they will support Hiram Boateng 'through all proceedings' and are 'committed to assisting' any review into events. The safety of players, staff, officials, and fans must always be the priority, and it is important to recognize all those in the stadium who worked to ensure that was the case. Rochdale's fans have been warned that their actions can have serious consequences for the club, including fines and potential ground restrictions. The club's statement emphasized the importance of keeping support in the stands and not on the pitch. The incident has sparked a debate about player and fan safety, with many calling for stricter measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The consequences of the pitch invasion will be felt by Rochdale, who will now face a tough play-off semi-final match against Scunthorpe United.