A FAN had to be escorted from the field of play after jumping the barricade during Southampton's Premier League fixture against Chelsea.

Russell Martin's Southampton were 3-1 down when a supporter appeared on the pitch and went straight towards Chile international Ben Brereton Diaz.

The supporter shook Brereton Diaz’s hand before being chased by a member of Southampton security as the stewards watched on.

The unknown fan took a stumble, before returning to his feet to evade security for a little longer, and was eventually ushered off the pitch.

The incident took place as Saints, rooted to the bottom of the Premier League, were 3-1 behind against Chelsea.

A full report of the game will be available online at full-time.

One Saints responded to the pitch intrusion on X and said: “Pitch invader just made it 4-1, give him a lifetime ban.”