STOURBRIDGE have been reported to the Football Association after a flare was thrown onto the pitch during their FA Cup victory over Northampton Town.

The red flare came from Shed End just after Jack Duggan fired in the winner late in the contest on Tuesday, December 13. The match referee subsequently reported the incident.

A statement from chairman Andy Pountney said: "It is with great disappointment that, once again, Stourbridge FC has been reported to the Football Association by the match referee following an incident that occurred in the Northampton Town Emirates FA Cup fixture.

"Bringing any pyrotechnic device into a football stadium in the UK is a criminal offence; this is clearly stated in our Ground Regulations document. Recent actions taken by UEFA for identical incidents have seen grounds closed and teams forced to play fixtures behind closed doors.

"Sadly, we have seen similar incidents of this nature occur before. Following each of these, we were warned about our future conduct by the FA, but fortunately escaped any further action at the time.

"Despite previous warnings to supporters, the actions of one individual could have implications for the whole of the football club, and how the FA will decide on this occasion we don’t know.

"We can assure you that if any other supporter lets a flare off at any of our games going forward they will banned indefinitely.

"We can also assure you that if we find out who the individual was that let the flare off on Tuesday, December 13 they will also be treated in the same manner.

"It’s hard enough running the Club without having to deal with this stupidity, so please just come along, have a great day and don’t ruin it for everyone else."

The Glassboys will now have to wait to hear what action the Football Association will take.