A joint statement has been released by both Bridlington Town and Scarborough Athletic after Tuesday night's FA Vase clash between the two sides ended on a sour note.

Tenants Scarborough beat their landlords 3-1 in the replay of their First Round tie but any celebrations were, sadly, overshadowed.

The Scarborough Evening News reported that violence erupted in the car park and one man needed hospital treatment after being knocked unconscious.

The two clubs said in a statement yesterday: "The Chairman and officials of Bridlington Town AFC and Scarborough Athletic are appalled at the trouble caused by a minority of so called supporters outside the ground following the match last night.

"Several individuals involved in the trouble have already been identified, with three arrests having been made, and both clubs will be working closely with the police over the coming days to identify further individuals involved.

"Anyone identified as involved in the incident will be banned on a permanent basis from the Queensgate Stadium and clubhouse.

"This incident was caused by a minority who we believe are not true supporters of either club and we urge any genuine supporters who witnessed the incident to forward the relevant details to either club or the police so that the perpetrators can be identified and dealt with as soon as possible."