Football fans could face prosecution for public disorder offences during a pitch invasion which stopped the Town game at Blackpool.

Lancashire Police is leading an investigation which was launched after match officials were forced to abandon the game on May 2 shortly after the second half began when fans protesting against Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston invaded the pitch.

Around 150 Blackpool fans took to the pitch in protest and while the majority were peaceful in their actions police are now seeking to identify a ‘small number’ who will be investigated for public disorder.

Chief Inspector Eddie Newton from Lancashire Police said: “The aim of our investigation now is to identify the small minority of supporters who overstepped the mark and behaved in an unacceptable manner.

“We are currently working alongside Blackpool Football Club, the FA, the UK Football Policing Unit and the CPS to conduct a proportionate investigation and enquiries are ongoing to ensure that those responsible are brought to account for their actions.”

He added: “Our priority on the match day was to ensure the safety of all those inside the ground. The majority of protestors acted peacefully throughout and our policing response at the time reflected this.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank both Blackpool FC and Huddersfield Town FC supporters for their restraint, support and co-operation which helped to ensure that everyone was able to leave the ground safely and without injury.”

But Town fans have said they were “disappointed” at the police response and added that the lack of action in removing or arresting fans directly led to the referee’s decision to abandon the game.

Stephen King, chairman of Huddersfield Town Supporters’ Association, previously said: “As far as we are aware it is a criminal offence to enter the field of play at a football stadium. We intend to find out why Lancashire Police failed on the day.”

Lancashire Police said in a statement: “All efforts made by stewards and police officers to ask them to leave were unsuccessful and eventually the match officials made the decision to abandon the game.

“Our priority was to ensure the safety of all supporters and those involved in the game. The protest was largely peaceful and non-violent and the response from both the stewards and police officers at the ground reflected this.”

The Football Association has also responded and charged Blackpool in relation to the pitch invasion. It is alleged the club failed to ensure that no spectators or unauthorised persons were permitted to encroach onto the pitch area while attending this fixture, resulting in its abandonment.

The club has until 28 May 2015 to respond to the charge.

The Football League declared the result to be a 0-0 draw which was the score at the time.