Watch as Fleetwood vs Bolton bizarrely interrupted by a DUCK as feathery pitch invader stops play in League One clash

A DUCK bizarrely interrupted Fleetwood's game with Bolton after invading the pitch.

The League One clash was stopped in full flight just before half-time, with the bird waddling on near the corner looking for a puddle as Bolton waited to take a defensive throw-in.

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It is understood the bird was keen to play on the wing.

But a brave member of the ground staff collected the invader and escorted it away to safety, with the advertising hoardings moved for the duck to exit stage left.

Thankfully, EFL beaks are unlikely to press charges against the trespassing offender.

Fleetwood tweeted: "45+2’ Play stops as there is a pitch invader.

"It’s only a duck and won’t be getting banned, though.

"It’s carefully removed by one of the ground staff and play continues."

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Bolton said: "Play has just resumed following a brief pause whilst a couple of members of staff prevented a duck from entering play."

Specsavers joined in the fun and replied: "Wonder if the fine for entering the pitch will be added to its bill."

Another wrote: "Got to be a fowl."

A third added: "Give it a Bolton shirt. Probably do a better job."

And with the rain pouring down and the Fleetwood duck needing a Mac, a final user joked: "Perfect weather for them. I’d give it a pair of boots and stick it upfront for us."

Fleetwood led the Trotters 1-0 at the time, thanks to an early quacker from Gerard Garner, before going on to win 3-0.