Fifty riot police with dogs, called in from South Yorkshire and elsewhere in Notts, were forced to surround the away supporters after fighting inside and outside the Sandy Lane ground proved too much for the allocated 10 police officers on duty.
Six people were arrested as a result of what police have described as "disgraceful behaviour".
"What should have been an enjoyable fixture for both clubs began with significant disorder from so-called fans from Worksop and Boreham Wood," said Chf Insp Matthew McFarlane.
"Their behaviour was unacceptable and does not reflect that of true fans."
Worksop Town chairman Keith Ilett described the behaviour as 'atrocious'.
"This was orchestrated," he said. "They were louts, not fans, who caused the problems. We need to name and shame them and let the people of Worksop know it wasn't the fans."
"We think an unofficial website caused this between so-called Worksop fans and Boreham Wood fans."
"I really feel for the genuine fans. This was going to be a great day and it was ruined."
Mr Ilett was impressed by the way police handled the situation and praised them for their reaction.
"The police were there straight away. They were brilliant. We would have had major problems if they had not been there," he added.
"It did affect the players. There were dog handlers and riot police on the edge of the pitch. But it does affect both sets of players. The game was played fairly."
Boreham Wood chairman Danny Hunter, 43, said the Hertfordshire club would be taking the matter up with the Football Association.
"I don't want to say anything bad about Worksop but this is a matter of utmost importance and the true picture needs to be given to the FA."
"We will show letters we sent to Worksop and details of the planning which we were told was put in place," he said.
Bassetlaw MP John Mann was also at the game and hit out at the behaviour of the minority.
"We do not want these people in Worksop. They should be jailed. Out of 1,000 people 200 of them were fighting," he added.
"It was not the club's fault and I have no criticism of the police, but there needs to be an investigation so we can learn a lesson and not let this happen again."
Lifelong Tigers fan and season ticket holder Simon Tweed of Woodsetts, was at the match with his 12-year-old son. He was appalled by what he saw.
"When we arrived we were met with fighting. We were walking across the B&Q car park at about 2.30pm and saw about 20 police officers charging people down with batons."
"Pieces of concrete and glass bottles were flying through the air. There were people covered in blood," he said.
"I've never been so scared in all my life. There were lots of kids screaming. I've never seen anything like it."
Mr Tweed has been attending both home and away matches for the last 10 years. This was his first experience of trouble.
He was angered by those who only came for the violence.
"The only word to describe them is thugs. They were smashed out of their heads on drink and they weren't even watching the game."
"Everyone involved needs prosecuting and banning for life. They're not genuine fans."
"More police should have been there to start with. They should have been more prepared."
"Credit to Worksop they did get professional stewards in from Doncaster Rovers."
Now, Mr Tweed is concerned about the impact this will have on the Tigers' support.
"This could really set the club back five to 10 years. It will put a lot of people off taking their children again."
"Sadly it will not be the thrilling games against Accrington Stanley or Weston-Super-Mare that will stick in my mind. Instead, it will be the sight of a father running for safety with his screaming five-year-old daughter."