The FA will investigate the incident in which Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland was attacked by a fan during a match against Leeds.
A man ran on to the field from the away end in the 77th minute, seconds after Leeds had equalised and knocked Kirkland to the ground.
He then returned to the stand while trouble continued around him, with a number of other travelling supporters invading the pitch.
An FA spokesman said: "We are investigating the events of last night and awaiting the referee's report."
Bottles and seats were believed to have been thrown, South Yorkshire Police said.
Chief Superintendent Jason Harwin added: "Such incidents are not acceptable and won't be tolerated.
"We will be working with both clubs to identify and quickly bring to justice the persons responsible.
Kirkland needed treatment after the assault "Thankfully, such incidents are a rarity and we see a minority spoil it for the majority of genuine supporters."
Former England international Kirkland required treatment after the attack, but was able to continue. The game ended 1-1.
In a post-match interview, Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Jones described Leeds fans as "vile animals", adding: "You talk about racism, the chanting, that's a form of racism.
"Then (for the Leeds players) to go and wave at them ... not in my book. You don't wave at them after that."
Riot police were present at the game and tried to diffuse ugly scenes in the away end.
Describing the scenes as an "absolute disgrace", Leeds manager Neil Warnock called for Kirkland's assailant to be given a jail sentence.
He said: "They should get the guy and prosecute him and put him in prison. He (Kirkland) went down like a ton of bricks but that doesn't make a difference. Nobody should be on the pitch doing that.
"I am not proud of being Leeds manager when I see that. I don't mind the rivalry between us - there was a great atmosphere.
"To see things like that on the field of play there is no place for it - I am absolutely embarrassed."
Leeds issued a statement after the game pledging to hunt down the man involved.
The club said: "Leeds United Football Club would like to publicly apologise and condemn the action of the fan who came on the pitch and attacked Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Chris Kirkland.
"The club will fully co-operate with the police and the football authorities in identifying the individual concerned."
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