The EFL have told clubs to review the numbers of stewards and police on duty at play-off matches this season after players expressed fears of being seriously hurt during pitch invasions.
In a comprehensive guidance document sent to the 72 clubs seen by Sportsmail, the EFL warn that 'players and match officials are deeply concerned that it is only a matter of time before one of them is seriously hurt.'
The EFL's intervention follows talks with players, managers and government officials in an attempt to avoid the crowd trouble that marred many of last season's play-off games, with several clubs subsequently fined by the FA for failing to control their players.