Glenn Rule, from National League side Stockport County FC, has been suspended for 10 matches following a dismissal for violent conduct.
The incident took place during the fixture against Stalybridge Celtic FC on 29 August 2015.
It was alleged that Mr Rule's behaviour in or around the 33rd minute of the fixture constituted violent conduct in circumstances where the standard punishment of three games, that would otherwise apply following his dismissal, was clearly insufficient.