Swansea City are to review their matchday security operation after a Wycombe Wanderers fan entered the Liberty Stadium on Saturday, April 17.
Referee Keith Stroud stopped the game in the closing minutes of the 2-2 Sky Bet Championship draw after the Chairboys supporter was spotted by those in the ground.
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The official pointed out the fan and he was removed by two Swansea stewards.
Since last March, football fans have been prohibited from entering stadiums due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic (apart from a handful of games in December when restrictions were lifted).
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A Swansea statement read: "A Wycombe Wanderers supporter gained entry to the Liberty Stadium during the game before being apprehended by stadium security staff.
"South Wales Police swiftly dealt with the person involved and he was ejected from the premises.
"While this is very much an isolated incident, the club will continue to monitor all areas of security on a matchday."
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Wycombe scored two goals in the first five minutes of the second-half through Admiral Muskwe and Garath McCleary, before a Jamal Lowe penalty and a Liam Cullen header, rescued a point for Swansea.
Both of Swansea's goals were scored in the final 10 minutes.
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