Port Vale's match against Portsmouth was marred by a pitch invasion, as a fan chased referee Craig Hicks after he awarded a late penalty. The penalty, scored by Colby Bishop in the 88th minute, gave Portsmouth a 1-0 win at Vale Park Stadium. The fan's actions were widely condemned, and he will likely face punishment for entering the field of play as a spectator. Port Vale's statement emphasized that officials should never feel unsafe on the job, and the club will provide full support to Craig and his team alongside the relevant authorities. The incident occurred during Robbie Williams' first match as president of the club, and it marked the second instance in 13 days of fans storming the pitch during a Port Vale match. Port Vale is now just one spot above the relegation zone in 20th, while Portsmouth still leads League One. The club's fans were left disappointed by the loss, and the incident has raised concerns about fan behavior at Vale Park Stadium.