A football fan has died after a brawl broke out between rival supporters outside a pub after a game on Saturday.

Blackpool fan Tony Johnson, said to have been in his 50s, was rushed to hospital on Saturday evening after a melee with Burnley fans.

He suffered a head injury during the fight, which involved around 15 people, outside The Manchester pub on the resort's promenade following the goalless draw.

He was in a critical condition over the weekend, but died overnight, police said.

A 33-year-old man from Burnley was arrested at the scene on suspicion of wounding and he has since been bailed until June 1.

Supporters will be invited to pay their respects in a book of condolence at their Bloomfield Road stadium this afternoon and to lay flowers behind the north stand.

In a statement, the Seasiders said: "Blackpool FC is deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the news that supporter, Tony Johnson, tragically lost his life earlier this morning.

"The Club will be offering an open book of condolence from 4pm in the Moretti Lounge, giving supporters the opportunity to pay their respects to Tony.

"Supporters are also invited to lay flowers at the Mortensen Statue behind the North Stand at 4pm today along with the Club's staff and players, giving everyone associated with the football club the chance to come together and remember a lifelong Seasider.

"All of the thoughts of everyone at the football club go out to Tony's family and friends.

"Rest in peace, Tony."

Police were called to the scene around 7pm, just a few hours after the goalless game had finished and found Tony with head injuries.

He was given CPR by officers at the scene before being rushed to hospital.

Lancashire Police said they believed the altercation broke out between a number of football fans and there is no suggestion he was specifically targeted.

DCI Tracey McMurdo said: “Sadly Mr Johnson died in hospital overnight and his family are, understandably, devastated.

"We are supporting them at this difficult time and are determined to get them answers about what happened.

“The investigation continues and we will pursue anybody involved to bring them to justice.

"We now continue to appeal for information about what occurred.

"The incident took place in a busy area and we know there were a lot of people around at the time who will have seen all or part of what happened.

"There may also be people who filmed the incident on a mobile phone or captured it on CCTV or dashcam.

“If you do have any footage, and have not yet been in contact with us, please get in touch.

“At the heart of this is a grieving family, who are incredibly distressed by what has happened, so we also ask that if you have any footage you do not share it on social media. If you have already done so, we respectfully ask that you remove it.”