The player was hit with the object as he celebrated scoring
Max Joseph Walton, who is 21, appeared at Leeds Magistrates’ Court where he admitted assaulting midfielder Anthony Elanga during the match at Elland Road.
A second charge accusing Walton of throwing an object towards the pitch, thought to be a lighter, was withdrawn in favour of the more serious assault charge.Elanga after scoring in the 4-2 win and moments before he was struck by an object thrown from the crowd.Walton, of Woodland Road, Halton, was fined £400, told to pay £125 and was given the banning order for five years.
It means he must not attend football matches and not to come within one mile of the Elland Road stadium when Leeds United are playing at home, three hours before kick-off and three hours after the match has finished. When they play away, he is not permitted within five miles of the stadium, and must inform the police of any change of address.
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