The bizarre moment Cobblers defender Lloyd Jones had to hold back the referee during incident in Ipswich Town fixture

Watch the bizarre moment Cobblers defender Lloyd Jones has to restrain referee Darren Drysdale during Tuesday night's League One fixture between Northampton and Ipswich Town at Portman Road.

The incident occurred in the final minute of normal time when Ipswich midfielder Alan Judge went to ground on the edge of the penalty box.

Judge reacted angrily after not being awarded a foul and that in turn prompted a surprisingly strong reaction from Drysdale, who appeared to lock heads with the Irishman. Judge was then showed a yellow card for simulation.

Jones and several Ipswich players had to hold back the official as he squared up to Judge. Tractor Boys boss Paul Lambert said the incident needs to be 'looked at' during his post-match interview.

The clip, which can be viewed on this page, went viral on social media.

Drysdale then sent off Ipswich captain Flynn Downes for violent conduct in stoppage-time as the match ended goalless.