A MAN is due in court charged with pitch invasion at the Southampton v Chelsea match.

Tyler Max Reed, 24, of Horsey Lane in Bridgwater, Somerset, is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court on May 26.

The dedicated Saints football officer tweeted: "A 24 year old male has been charged with entering the field of play during the Southampton v Chelsea match.

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"He will appear in court on the 26th May."

A youngster who ran onto the pitch during the 6-0 St Mary's loss will undergo a restorative justice session, the officer tweeted.

He added: "In line with other juveniles this season, they will be attending an educational/restorative justice session."

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