Football cannot afford to take the risk of a player or manager being seriously injured during a pitch invasion and authorities must tackle the problem quickly.
The recent string of incidents have raised concerns among high-profile players, according to the chief executive of the Professional Footballers Association.
There have been a number of pitch invasions after games in England in recent weeks.
Billy Sharp was headbutted by a fan and Robin Olsen was attacked by a fan at Manchester City.
Last week, Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira was involved in an incident with a supporter during a pitch invasion after his side lost at Goodison Park.
After their League Two play-off semi-final defeat at Port Vale, the players were physically and mentally abused.
What can happen in the future? We can't afford to take a risk on that, according to The Sports Desk.
A lot of the time the feeling of impunity is what drives people to behave in a way that is not acceptable.
Once people know that you will be tracked and punished, it would be an element that hopefully will help people behave better.
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He said that players feel unsafe in their workplace and that events where invaders have taken place have been predictable.
I think we need to make sure that adequate lessons are learned based on what has happened and hopefully we can make sure people understand it.
Sometimes we forget that the pitch is the workplace of the players and the managers. I think that every one of us would like to think that we can be safe at work.
When cases of disorder at football go to court, the impact statement provided by the Professional Footballers' Association will be read out.
The statement signed by the chair and Oxford United captain says that players have been subjected to targeted violence and left completely isolated during mass pitch invasions.
They feel a greater sense of vulnerability because they know that any reaction, even in self-defence, could have long- lasting consequences.
At the end of an important game, pitch invasions can occur when a player is already in a heightened emotional state. When a large number of fans run onto the pitch, you quickly feel trapped and isolated.
There is a sense that the situation is out of control.
As a player stranded on the field, you are quickly surrounded and vulnerable.
It is frightening to experience. In a chaotic environment where you are being grabbed, bumped into and shouted at by fans, it is not possible to know who is posing a threat and who is intent on causing serious harm.
The statement said that the family members of players can feel helpless, scared and traumatised when watching pitch invasions.
The topic of pitch invasions will be high on the agenda at the summer conference.
The FA said it was reviewing its regulations to help stamp out this behavior and to ensure the safety of everyone inside a stadium.
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