A New Zealand goalkeeper has been sent off for urinating during an English match.

Salford keeper Max Crocombe was issued a red card for relieving himself at the home of Bradford Park Avenue in the National League North, the seventh tier of English football.

A supporter is also believed to have reported Crocombe, a 24-year-old New Zealander, to police.

“He was told by the steward twice not to do it and he went ahead and had a pee,” Bradford Park Avenue club secretary Colin Barker said.

“He went to the side of the stand as I understand it. I didn’t actually see it but the referee definitely sent him off for it because he was alerted to it by his linesman.

“One of our spectators has made a formal complaint so we’re waiting to see what will happen from there. But there’s no secret about it. It’s been reported to the police.”

Crocombe later apologised for the incident via his Twitter account.

“I’d like to sincerely apologise for the incident today. I was in a very uncomfortable position and made an error in judgment which spoiled a great win,” Crocombe wrote.

“My intention was never to offend anyone and I’d like to apologise to both clubs and both sets of supporters and it won’t happen again.”

Salford, which won the match 2-1, is owned by businessman Peter Lim and five former Manchester United stars; Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Phil Neville, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt.

– AAP