Under new measures to tackle fan behavior, pitch invaders will be banned from the game.
People who carry or use smoke bombs will be banned, as well as people who use pyrotechnics.
Tougher sanctions will be implemented by the football association.
The Football Offences Act 1991 makes it an offense for fans to enter the pitch without authority or excuse.
The new measures will make prosecuting offenders the default response.
Both the leagues and the FA will.
The new principle for cases relating to pyrotechnics and smoke bombs will be established by the FA.
There have been a number of incidents of pitch invasions in the premier league.
On the last day of the season, a Manchester City fan headbutted Robin Olsen, while a Forest fan was jailed for headbutting Billy Sharp.
The rise in anti-social behavior at stadiums at the end of last season was unacceptable and put people's safety at risk.
English football has introduced new measures and stronger sanctions in order to send out a clear message that we will not tolerate this type of illegal and dangerous behavior.
It is the responsibility of everyone in the game, including governing bodies, clubs, players, coaches, and fans, to make sure that our game is protected.
Kevin Miles, chief executive of the Football Supporters' Association, said: "We are contacted by supporters who have been caught jumping on the pitch, or in the stands, and without exception they regret doing it."
Whether they had positive intentions or not is irrelevant in the eyes of the law and you will be banned from your club if you do that.
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