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Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest match was 'declared void' after huge pitch invasion

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Nottingham Forest and Newcastle are set to go head to head on Saturday as the Premier League makes its return.It promises to be a riveting contest with both clubs on an upward trajectory after enduring a torrid length of time in recent years, with their seasons not living up to the statute and pedigree their name warrants.But the two have history.

As far back as 1974, the par had a match that was declared void owing to the unruly behaviour of the supporters on the pitch.

At St James’ Park in an FA Cup match, when the competition was seen as one of the biggest in the world, a huge crowd of Toon fans had crammed themselves into the stands.READ MORE: Man Utd-loving OnlyFans babe is cheering on Erik ten Hag's side this seasonThere were, as per the Chronicle, around 50,000 - and while that amount would have been fine today at the ground, at the time St James’ Park could only fit around 30,000.

The quarter-final game was delayed anyway. And then within minutes, Forest took the lead through Ian Bowyer. This was responded by David Craig, the full-back bringing the sides level again.But just before half-time, Liam O’Kane put the visitors 2-1 ahead.

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