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Bizarre moment fan hurls a CRUTCH at referee during heated EFL clash as three red cards dished out in first half alone

AN EFL referee had a CRUTCH thrown at him as tempers flared at the end of the game. Oldham Athletic suffered a 1-0 loss at home to Crawley Town and the hosts' fans were not happy. As the referee, David…

By Alex McCarthy · The Sun

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 7:10 PM

Key Things to Know

A fan threw a crutch at referee David Rock as he left the pitch following a heated EFL match.
Oldham Athletic suffered a 1-0 home defeat against Crawley Town after receiving two first-half red cards.
Kai Payne was sent off in the 14th minute and Kane Drummond was dismissed around the half-hour mark.

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A supporter threw a crutch at referee David Rock following Oldham Athletic's 1-0 home defeat to Crawley Town on October 31, 2026. Tensions escalated as the official left the pitch, with video footage capturing the incident after several controversial decisions angered the home crowd.

Oldham were reduced to nine men within the opening 30 minutes, with Kai Payne and Kane Drummond both receiving straight red cards. Crawley secured just their second win in 11 matches, while Oldham manager Micky Mellon praised his team's character despite the difficult circumstances.

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Bizarre moment fan hurls a CRUTCH at referee during heated EFL clash as three red cards dished out in first half alone

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