A JUNIOR goalkeeper was sent off for fighting with his OWN fans, according to a rival club's Twitter account.

Tranent Juniors' official page claimed the Oakley United keeper saw red after brawling with the supporters.

1 Tranent Juniors' home ground Credit: Andy Barr - The Sun Glasgow

The two sides met in the second round of the East of Scotland Cup at United's Blairwood Park in Oakley.

Everything appeared to be going well in the game until all hell broke loose at half-time.

Tranent described the chaotic scenes in a match report posted to their official Facebook page.

It said: "Half-time entertainment was provided by the Oakley GK and four of the home support who looked to have had a few sherbets.

Oakley down to 10 men Oakley keeper jumps barrier and starts fighting with own supporters. — Tranent Juniors (@TranentJRs_FC) November 11, 2017

1st time I have seen player fight with opposition fans. Keeper managed to stick head on him too — Scott Cummings (@scottgk1) November 11, 2017

"When the GK, who was subjected to verbal abuse by these screwballs the whole half, jumped the barrier and waded into the four of them.

"Headbutts, uppercuts and kung-fu kicks were on the menu, all witnessed by the players, supporters, including many children, and referee."

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The keeper was promptly sent off and things only got worse for Oakley.

Tranent took advantage of their superior numbers and eventually won the match 5-1.

And Oakley's day got even worse when their goalscorer Lee Halpin was also sent off for a dangerous challenge late in the game.

The Scottish Sun has asked both clubs for comment.

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