A man has denied aggravated trespass and pitch encroachment after tying himself to a goalpost during a Premier League football match.
Louis McKechnie, 21, is accused of disrupting the Everton vs Newcastle game at Goodison Park, which was stopped for eight minutes on 17 March.
Appearing via videolink at Sefton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded not guilty to the two charges.
A trial date was fixed for 7 June at the same court.
The charges allege Mr McKechnie went onto the playing area without lawful authority or excuse and tied himself to the goalpost with zip ties, intending to disrupt the match.