Ashley Williams was at the centre of a brawl during the second half of Everton's clash with Lyon
Everton could face sanctions from UEFA after a melee involving players and fans during their 2-1 Europa League defeat at home to Lyon.
Captain Ashley Williams sparked the brawl after pushing Lyon goalkeeper Anthony Lopes, who slid down towards the barriers at the Howard Kendall Gwladys Street End.
An incensed Lopes and team-mate Bertrand Traore confronted Williams and numerous players from both sides got involved in pushing and shoving right in front of the home support.
One supporter, who looked to be carrying a young child, appeared to lash out at Lopes, with other Lyon players quick to point him out in the crowd.
A further fan was pictured being guided away by a steward after getting over the barrier onto the track at pitchside.
Furious Williams (R) was led away by Everton's goalkeeping coach Patrick Lodewijks
Williams, who had to be led away by goalkeeping coach Patrick Lodewijks, and Traore were the only players punished after the flashpoint calmed down, referee Rob van de Ven showing both yellow cards.
The Wales international would score from a free-kick soon after the incident, but Traore's deflected back-heel earned Lyon a 2-1 win and piled more pressure on Everton boss Ronald Koeman.
"It's what happens, it's football. It is what it is," Williams said afterwards. "It's high emotions. We want to win the game, they want to win the game and stuff happens. That was just one of those times."
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