Leeds United’s 2–1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road on Saturday may not be the only setback from the afternoon, as the club could now face disciplinary action from the Football Association following an unsavoury incident in the stands.

Manager Daniel Farke was left frustrated after watching his side dominate large spells of the game but fail to make their chances count. Defensive lapses and wasteful finishing ultimately cost Leeds, while Thomas Frank’s Tottenham capitalised to secure a hard-fought victory.

However, the focus after the final whistle shifted from football to fan behaviour. The trouble began in the second half when Spurs midfielder Mohammed Kudus scored what proved to be the winning goal. During his celebration, Kudus ran towards the South Stand, jumped over to the advertising boards, and sat on a ball boy’s stool — a gesture that provoked anger among some home supporters.

In the heat of the moment, one Leeds fan hurled a bottle in Kudus’ direction. Thankfully, it missed, but the act has drawn widespread condemnation for putting player safety at risk.

Former Referee Chief Calls for Strong FA Response

Ex-PGMOL chief Keith Hackett has called on both Leeds United and the FA to take immediate action, labelling the incident “a serious breach of safety.”

“Throwing objects onto the pitch endangers players and stewards,” Hackett told MOTD Leeds News. “Leeds must use CCTV footage to identify the culprit and issue a lifetime ban. The FA should also impose the appropriate sanctions to ensure this behaviour is stamped out.”

The governing body is expected to review the matter, and Leeds could face a significant fine if found guilty of failing to control their supporters. The individual involved is almost certain to be banned from attending matches at Elland Road in the future.

While the defeat itself was painful for Farke’s side, the fallout from this ugly flashpoint could have longer-lasting consequences for both the club and its supporters.