Disciplinary charges, responses and suspensions for February 2022

Friday 04 Mar 2022
FA charges - February 2022

25 February 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Yeovil Town FC, National League Premier

Maidenhead United FC v Yeovil Town FC
National League Premier
22 February 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Yeovil Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Wednesday 2 March 2022 to provide a response.

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Maidenhead United FC, National League Premier

Maidenhead United FC v Yeovil Town FC
National League Premier
22 February 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Maidenhead United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Wednesday 2 March 2022 to provide a response.

SURROUNDING OF A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Crewe Alexandra FC, English Football League 

Crewe Alexandra FC v Oxford United FC
English Football League One
22 February 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 59th minute of the fixture, Crewe Alexandra FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£2,500 fine).

24 February 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Crystal Palace FC U23s, Premier League 2 – Division 1

Brighton & Hove Albion FC U23s v Crystal Palace FC U23s
Premier League 2 – Division 1
16 October 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 92rd minute of the fixture Crystal Place FC failed to ensure that it’s players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

The Club have until 27 January 2022 to provide a response. 

Result 
£4,000 fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Brighton & Hove Albion FC U23s, Premier League 2 – Division 1

Brighton & Hove Albion FC U23s v Crystal Palace FC U23s
Premier League 2 – Division 1
16 October 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 92rd minute of the fixture Brighton & Hove Albion FC failed to ensure that it’s players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

The Club have until 27 January 2022 to provide a response. 

Result 
£4,000 fine 

INCIDENTS OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Jack Roles, Player, Unregistered (formerly of Crystal Palace FC U23s)

Brighton & Hove Albion FC U23s v Crystal Palace FC U23s
Premier League 2 – Division 1
16 October 2021

Three breaches of FA Rule E3.1:

1. It is alleged that the Participant’s conduct towards an opponent following the offence for which the Participant’s was later dismissed was improper and/or violent.
2. It is alleged that the Participant’s failure to leave the field of play following the Participant’s dismissal amounts to improper conduct.
3. It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words and/or gestures towards a Match Official.

The Participant has until 27 January 2022 to provide a response. 

Result 
3 Match Suspension 
£50 fine

23 February 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Mansfield Town FC, English Football League Two

Newport County AFC v Mansfield Town FC
English Football League Two
19 February 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 72nd minute of the fixture, Mansfield Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Monday 28 February 2022 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Newport County AFC, English Football League Two

Newport County AFC v Mansfield Town FC
English Football League Two
19 February 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 72nd minute of the fixture, Newport County AFC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Monday 28 February 2022 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Bradford City AFC, English Football League Two

Oldham Athletic FC v Bradford City FC
English Football League Two
19 February 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture, Bradford City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Monday 28 February 2022 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Oldham Athletic FC, English Football League Two

Oldham Athletic FC v Bradford City FC
English Football League Two
19 February 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture, Oldham Athletic FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Monday 28 February 2022 to provide a response.

22 February 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2)
John Yems, Manager, Crawley Town FC

Crawley Town FC v Hartlepool United FC
League Two
12 February 2022
Post-Match Media Comments

Two breaches of FA Rule E3:

1) It is alleged that the Participant’s comments during a Crawley Town FC post-match interview on 12th February 2022 constitute improper conduct in that they attack the integrity of the Match Official and/or are personally offensive about Match Officials and/or bring the game into disrepute contrary to FA Rule E3.1.
2) It is alleged that the Participant’s comments during a Sussex Express / Sussex Mail post-match interview constitute improper conduct in that they are personally offensive and/or attack the integrity of the Match Official and/or bring the game into disrepute contrary to FA Rule E3.1.

The Participant has until 6:00pm on Friday 25 February 2022 to provide a response. 

21 February 2022

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Padhraic O’Connor, Bradford City FC
Oldham Athletic FC v Bradford City FC 
English Football League 2
19/02/2022
S2 Violent Conduct

RESULT
Claim Upheld. Suspension removed. 

SURROUNDING OF A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Manchester United FC, Premier League 

Manchester United FC v Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Premier League
15 February 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 53rd minute of the fixture, Manchester United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£20,000 fine). 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Eastleigh FC, National League Premier 

Eastleigh FC v Yeovil Town FC
National League Premier
12 February 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 82nd minute of the fixture, Eastleigh FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£500 fine). 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Yeovil Town FC, National League Premier 

Eastleigh FC v Yeovil Town FC
National League Premier
12 February 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 82nd minute of the fixture, Yeovil Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Tranmere Rovers FC, English Football League Two 
Tranmere Rovers FC v Swindon Town FC
English Football League Two
8 February 2022
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around 84th minute of the fixture Tranmere Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players and/or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Admit Paper
Result - £1500 fine

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Swindon Town FC, English Football League Two 
Tranmere Rovers FC v Swindon Town FC
English Football League Two
8 February 2022
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around 84th minute of the fixture Swindon Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Admit Paper
Result - £1500 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Scott Marshall, Assistant Manager, Swindon Town FC
Tranmere Rovers FC v Swindon Town FC
English Football League Two
8 February 2022
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 84th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
Deny Paper
Result – Proven, £750 fine.

SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Barnsley FC, English Football League Championship
Luton Town FC v Barnsley FC
English Football League Championship
8 February 2022
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture Barnsley FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested. 
Result – Proven, £10,000 fine.

15 February 2022

SURROUNDING THE MATCH REFEREE (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Dereham Town FC, Isthmian League North

Dereham Town FC v Maldon & Tiptree FC
Isthmian League North
13 November 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that at half time of the fixture, Dereham Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or club officials and/or spectators conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from improper and/or threatening and/or abusive language and/or behaviour.

The Club have until 18 February 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Andre Coker, Player, Enfield Town FC

Kingstonian FC v Enfield Town FC
Isthmian League – Premier Division
22 January 2022

Three breaches of FA Rule E3.1: 

1. It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal from the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was threatening and/or improper.
2. It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area following the end of the fixture, the Participant’s conduct towards the Match Referee was improper and/or violent.
3. It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area following the end of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards the Match Officials was threatening and/or improper.

The Participant has until 21 February 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK)
Rob McDonald, Match Official 

Bridgewater United Women FC v Crystal Palace Women FC
Ladies FA Cup 
12 December 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that the Participant used improper and/or indecent and/or abusive and/or insulting language towards a Crystal Palace FC player and/or otherwise brought the game into disrepute contrary to Rule E3.1. It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3.1 is an “Aggravated Breach”, as defined in Rule E3.2, as the language included an implied reference to gender.

The Participant has until 22 February 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK)
Aaron Forde, Player, Tamworth FC

Radcliffe FC v Tamworth FC 
FA Trophy 
27 November 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that the Participant used improper and/or abusive and/or insulting language, contrary to Rule E3.1. It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3.1 is an “Aggravated Breach”, as defined in Rule E3.2, as the language included a reference to, whether express or implied, to sexual orientation.

The Participant has until 23 February 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Martin Carruthers, Player, Ilkeston Town FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 194 bets placed on football matches between 27 December 2016 to 20 March 2021.

The Participant has until 24 February 2022 to provide a response.

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Tranmere Rovers FC U18s, Youth Alliance North West Conference

Tranmere Rovers FC U18s v Walsall FC U18s
Youth Alliance North West Conference
15 January 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture Tranmere Rovers FC failed to ensure that it’s players and/or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

The Club have until 24 February 2022 to provide a response.

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Walsall FC U18s, Youth Alliance North West Conference

Tranmere Rovers FC U18s v Walsall FC U18s
Youth Alliance North West Conference
15 January 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture Walsall FC failed to ensure that it’s players and/or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

The Club have until 24 February 2022 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Shaun Gale, Manager, Gosport Borough FC

Gosport Borough FC v Salisbury FC
FA Cup
30 October 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 60th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour amounts to improper conduct.

The Participant has until 25 February 2022 to provide a response.

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Blackburn Rovers FC U23s, Premier League 2 – Division 1

Tottenham Hotspur FC U23s v Blackburn Rovers FC U23s
Premier League 2 – Division 1
17 January 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture Blackburn Rovers FC failed to ensure that it’s players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour and/or violent conduct.

The Club have until 25 February 2022 to provide a response.

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Tottenham Hotspur FC U23s, Premier League 2 – Division 1

Tottenham Hotspur FC U23s v Blackburn Rovers FC U23s
Premier League 2 – Division 1
17 January 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture Tottenham Hotspur FC failed to ensure that it’s players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour and/or violent conduct.

The Club have until 25 February 2022 to provide a response.

INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Adam Clayton, Player, Farsley Celtic FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 289 bets placed on football matches between 11 November 2014 to 28 November 2021.

The Participant has until 2 March 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Pablo Mills, Player, Mickleover Sports FC

Mickleover v Grantham Town FC
FA Trophy
30 October 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal from the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was threatening and/or abusive.

The Participant has until 28 January 2022 to provide a response.

Result 
3 match suspension 
£250 fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION / SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Larkhall Athletic 

Stockport County FC v Larkhall Athletic FC
FA Trophy
15 January 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - Stockport County FC is hereby charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E20.1 in respect of the above fixture.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Monday 24 January 2022 to provide a response. 

Result 
£200 Fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Lowestoft Town FC, Southern League – Premier Division Central

Lowestoft Town FC v Bromsgrove Sporting FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
9 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture, Lowestoft Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 20 January 2022 to provide a response. 

Result 
Warning 
£300 fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Bromsgrove Sporting FC, Southern League – Premier Division Central

Lowestoft Town FC v Bromsgrove Sporting FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
9 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture, Bromsgrove Sporting FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officia ls conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 20 January 2022 to provide a response. 

Result 
Warning 
£700 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Brendan Kelly, Manager, Unregistered

Lowestoft Town FC v Bromsgrove Sporting FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
9 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour amounts to violent and/or improper conduct.

The Participant has until until 20 January 2022 to provide a response.

1. It is alleged that the Participant’s conduct towards an opponent following the offence for which the Participant’s was later dismissed was improper and/or violent.
2. It is alleged that the Participant’s failure to leave the field of play following the Participant’s dismissal amounts to improper conduct.
3. It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words and/or gestures towards a Match Official.

The Participant has until 27 January 2022 to provide a response. 

Result 
3 Match Touchline Ban  
£200 fine 

14 February 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Mark Cooper, First Team Manager, Barrow AFC

Barrow AFC v Exeter City FC
EFL League Two
17 August 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 91st minute of the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards, contrary to Rule E3.1. It is alleged that this breach of FA Rule E3.1 is an “Aggravated breach” as defined in Rule E3.2, as it included a reference, whether express or implied, to gender.

Result 
Proven 
8 Match Touchline ban 
£3000 fine 
Face to face education course

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Jordan Gibbons, Player, Chesham United FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1.2 in respect of 257 bets placed on football matches between 10 March 2015 to 22 September 2021.

The Participant has until 17 February 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Elliot Richards, Player, Merthyr Town FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 32 bets placed on football matches between 19 November 2016 to 10 December 2021.

The Participant has until 17 February 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT 
Rodger Gifford, Match Observer

Bristol Rovers FC v Crawley Town FC
EFL League Two
4 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that following the above fixture, the Participant’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper, contrary to Rule E3.1. It is alleged that this breach of FA Rule E3.1 is an “Aggravated breach” as defined in Rule E3.2, as it included a reference to nationality.

The Participant has until 17 February 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Matthew Elsdon, Unregistered 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1 in respect of 130 bets placed on football matches between 14 August 2015 to 14 January 2017.

The Participant has until 16 February 2022 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Oxford City FC, National League South

Hungerford Town FC v Oxford City FC
National League South
4 December 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 43rd minute of the fixture, Oxford City FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 15 February 2022 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Hungerford Town FC, National League South

Hungerford Town FC v Oxford City FC
National League South
4 December 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 43rd minute of the fixture, Hungerford Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 15 February 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
James Hibburt, Assistant Manager, Bedfont Sports FC

Hanwell Town FC v Bedfont Sports FC
Isthmian League South Central
8 December 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

The Participant has until 15 February 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Aaron Nicholson, Manager, Basingstoke Town FC

Basingstoke Town FC v Marlow FC
Isthmian League South Central
4 December

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 80th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

The Participant has until 15 February 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Alex Laing, Player, Whitehawk FC (formerly of South Park FC) 

Hanwell Town FC v South Park FC
Isthmian League South Central
23 October 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal from the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or improper.

The Participant has until 16 February 2022 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Bedford Town FC, Southern League – Central 

Bedford Town FC v Potters Bar Town FC
FA Trophy
13 November 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Bedford Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or club officials and/or spectators conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from improper and/or violent , and/or provocative words and/or behaviour.

The Club have until 16 February 2022 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Potters Bar Town FC, Isthmian League

Bedford Town FC v Potters Bar Town FC
FA Trophy
13 November 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Potters Bar Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or club officials and/or spectators conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from improper and/or violent, and/or provocative words and/or behaviour.

The Club have until 16 February 2022 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Barnsley FC, English Football League Championship

Barnsley FC v Cardiff City FC
English Football League Championship
2 February 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture Barnsley FC failed to ensure that its players and/or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
£12,000 fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Cardiff City FC, English Football League Championship

Barnsley FC v Cardiff City FC
English Football League Championship
2 February 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture Cardiff City FC failed to ensure that its players and/or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
Proven
£10,000 fine 

10 February 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Lee Johnson, Manager, Sunderland AFC 

Sunderland AFC v Lincoln City FC
English Football League One
11 January 2022

Two breaches of FA Rule E3.1:

1. It is alleged that the Participant’s conduct in or around the 95th minute of the fixture was improper and/or violent.
2. It is alleged that the Participant’s conduct following his dismissal was improper.

Charges denied – Personal Hearing requested. 

Result 
Proven
4 Match Touchline Ban 
£3000 fine

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Sunderland AFC, English Football League One

Sunderland AFC v Lincoln City FC
English Football League One
11 January 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, Sunderland AFC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
£5000

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Lincoln City FC, English Football League One

Sunderland AFC v Lincoln City FC
English Football League One
11 January 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, Lincoln City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
£4000

8 February 2022

Emily Ramsey, Birmingham City Women
Birmingham City Women v Leicester City Women
06/02/2022
The FA WSL
S5 DOGSO
Claim Upheld 1 match suspension removed

7 February 2022

Wrongful Dismissal and Excessive Punishment
Joseff Morrell, Portsmouth FC
Oxford United FC v Portsmouth FC
Football League 1
05/02/2022
S1 Serious Foul Play
Claim Dismissed – 3 Match Suspension Remains

Wrongful Dismissal

Ricardo Santos, Bolton 
Morecambe v Bolton Wanderers FC
Football League 1
05/02/2022
S4 - Denying of a Goalscoring Opportunity -  Handball
Claim Upheld – 1 Match Suspension Removed

2 February 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Derby County FC, English Football League Championship 
Nottingham Forest FC v Derby County FC
English Football League Championship
22 January 2022
Two breaches of FA Rule E20.1:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 96th minute of the fixture, Derby County FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
2. It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, Derby County FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charges admitted – Paper Hearing requested
Result - £10,000 fine

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Nottingham Forest FC, English Football League Championship 
Nottingham Forest FC v Derby County FC
English Football League Championship
22 January 2022
Two breaches of FA Rule E20.1:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 96th minute of the fixture, Nottingham Forest FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
2. It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, Nottingham Forest FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charged admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result - £10,000 fine

SURROUNDING OF A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Burton Albion, English Football League One
Burton Albion FC v AFC Wimbledon
English Football League One
22 January 2022
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 3rd minute of the fixture, Burton Albion FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Admitted
Result - £4,500 fine

By FA Staff