29 November 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ronald McIlreavy, Chairman, Hanley Town FC
Hanley Town FC v Runcorn Linnets FC
Northern Premier League West Division
1 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, you acted in a manner which was improper and/or you used threatening and/or abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the Match Official(s).
Ronald McIlreavy has until 6pm on 9 December 2024 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Dean Mitchell, Assistant Manager, Sherwood Colliery FC
Bedworth United FC v Sherwood Colliery FC
FA Trophy
7 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 28th minute of the fixture, you acted in a manner which was improper.
Dean Mitchell has until 6pm on 9 December 2024 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Glen Rea, Player, Worthing FC
Hampton & Richmond Borough FC v Worthing FC
National League South
31 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area, following the conclusion of the fixture, you acted in a manner which was improper and/or you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Glen Rea has until 6pm on 9 December 2024 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Christoper Cox, Player, Bedworth United FC
Bedworth United FC vs Sherwood Colliery FC
FA Challenge Trophy
7 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal you acted in a manner which was improper and/or you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Christoper Cox has until 6pm on 9 December 2024 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION– NON-STANDARD CASE
Matthew Paine, Player, Ipswich Wanderers FC
Ipswich Wanderers FC vs Newmarket Town FC
FA Cup
3 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal, you acted in a manner which was improper and/or you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Matthew Paine has until 6pm on 9 December 2024 to provide a response.
28 November 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Nicholas Andrews, Agent
Breach of FA Rule E1.2 – It is alleged that an employee, contractor, agent or other representative of your Agency, or person working for your Agency, that was not an FA Registered Football Agent performed Football Agent Services and/or you misrepresented the reality of a Transaction contrary to regulations 3.4 and 6.1 of the FA Football Agent Regulations.
Nicholas Andrews has until 6pm on 6 December 2024 to provide a response.
27 November 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Graeme Lee, Manager, Spennymoor Town FC
Alfreton Town FC vs Spennymoor Town FC
FA Cup
12 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, you acted in a manner which was improper and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.
Graeme Lee has until 6pm on 5 December 2024 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Tilbury FC
Newmarket Town FC vs Tilbury FC
Isthmian League North
8 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the field of play and/or the tunnel area, upon completion of the fixture, Tilbury FC failed to ensure that its players and/or representatives did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative and/or constituted violent conduct.
Tilbury FC has until 6pm on 5 December 2024 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Newmarket Town FC
Newmarket Town FC vs Tilbury FC
Isthmian League North
8 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the field of play and/or the tunnel area, upon completion of the fixture, Newmarket Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or representatives did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative and/or constituted violent conduct.
Newmarket Town FC has until 6pm on 5 December 2024 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Mr. Paul Johnson, Manager, Farnham Town FC
Leatherhead FC vs Farnham Town FC
Isthmian League South Central
19 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official, leading to your dismissal.
Paul Johnson has until 6pm on 5 December 2024 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Ged Brannan, Assistant Manager, Accrington Stanley FC
AFC Wimbledon v Accrington Stanley FC
EFL League Two
19 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged upon completion of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and you used abusive and/or insulting words towards
a Match Official.
Reply – Admit/ Acceptance of SP1
26 November 2024
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Christian Norgaard, Brentford FC
Everton FC v Brentford FC
Premier League
23 November 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
Result
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Lewis King, Long Eaton United
Long Eaton United v Rugby Town FC
Northern Premier League Division One Midlands
23 November 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
Result
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Lewes FC
Lewes FC vs Hastings United FC
Isthmian League Premier Division
21 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 40th minute of the fixture, Lewes FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Lewes FC has until 6pm on 04 December 2024 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Hastings United FC
Lewes FC vs Hastings United FC
Isthmian League Premier Division
21 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 40th minute of the fixture, Hastings United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Hastings United FC has until 6pm on 04 December 2024 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Duane Ofori-Acheampong, Player, Dartford FC
Dartford FC vs Bowers & Pitsea FC
Isthmian League – Premier Division
21 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the field of play, you acted in an improper manner and used violent conduct towards a Match Official.
Duane Ofori-Acheampong has until 6pm on 04 December 2024 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION –
NON-STANDARD CASE
Isa Saleem Rotimi, Player, Bishop’s Stortford FC
Flackwell Heath FC vs Bishop’s Stortford FC
FA Challenge Trophy
5 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal, in or around the 57th minute fixture, your acted in an improper manner and used violent conduct towards two opposition players.
Isa Saleem Rotimi has until 6pm on 04 December 2024 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
George Legg, Player, Uxbridge FC
Guernsey FC vs Uxbridge FC
Isthmian League South Central
16 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal in the above fixture, your language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting towards a match official.
George Legg has until 6pm on 04 December 2024 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Mr. Simon Haughney, Manager, Hanworth Villa FC
Walton & Hersham FC v Hanworth Villa FC
FA Cup
3 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that in/or around the 119thminute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
2. It is alleged that following your dismissal you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official(s).
3. It is alleged that following completion of the fixture, in/or around field of play, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
4. It is alleged that following completion of the fixture, in/or around the boardroom, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official(s).
Reply – Admit/Paper
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Andrew Preece, Manager, Chorley FC
Chorley FC v Warrington Town FC
National League North
5 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that upon conclusion of the fixture, you acted in a manner which was improper and/or you used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official.
Reply – Admit/Accept
Result
1 match touchline suspension
£200 fine
25 November 2024
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Greg Docherty, Charlton Athletic FC
Huddersfield Town FC v Charlton Athletic FC
EFL League One
23 November 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Dominic Bernard, Yeovil Town FC
York City v Yeovil Town FC
National League - Premier
23 November 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Archie Tamplin, Chelmsford City
Worthing FC v Chelmsford City
National League - South
23 November 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
S1 – Serious Foul Play
22 November 2024
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Owen Smith, Didcot Town FC
Willand Rovers v Didcot Town FC
Southern League Division One South
16 November 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Jack Bainbridge, Chester FC
Gainsborough Trinity FC v Chester FC
FA Challenge Trophy
16 November 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Alexander Tomkinson, Sutton Coldfield Town FC
Sutton Coldfield Town FC v Shepshed Dynamo FC
Northern Premier League Division One Midlands
16 November 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Jamie Hilton, Binfield
Hanworth Villa v Binfield
Isthmian League Division One South Central
16 November 2024
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Mitchell May, Sittingbourne FC
Winchester City FC v Sittingbourne FC
FA Challenge Trophy
16 November 2024
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Eric Yahaya, Mossley AFC
Wythenshawe Football Club v Mossley AFC
Northern Premier League Division One West
16 November 2024
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
David Perkins, Coach, Exeter City FC
Exeter City FC v Lincoln City FC
Football League One
16 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 86th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner, leading to your dismissal.
Reply - The participant admits the Charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1 of a fine of £500.00.
21 November 2024
E3 CHARGE PURSUANT TO REGULATION 5 OF THE ON-FIELD REGULATIONS - NON-STANDARD CASE
Kane Rowland, Player, Herne Bay FC
Littlehampton Town FC vs Herne Bay FC
Isthmian League – South East
11 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around 67th minute of the fixture he acted in a manner which was improper and/or used violent conduct towards a match official.
Admit Paper
Result
1 Match suspension
£250 fine
The FA appeals that sanction on the grounds that the Commission:
i. Came to a decision to which no such reasonable body could have come and/or
ii. Imposed a sanction that was so unduly lenient as to be unreasonable.
Result
Appeal Upheld.
Appeal Board replaced original sanction with a 2 match suspension.
The Fine remains the same.
Appeal Board noted one match has already been served. 1 match to be served effective immediately.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Dean Brennan, Manager, Barnet FC
Barnet FC v Oldham Athletic FC
National League – Premier
9 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, you acted in an improper and/or confrontational manner and/or used insulting words towards a Match Official.
Result
3 Match touchline ban
£750 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Simon Hill, Stadium Announcer, Walsall FC
Walsall FC v Crewe Alexandra FC
EFL League 2
19 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 90+8th minute of the fixture you acted in an improper manner.
Admit paper
Result
3 Match touchline ban
£100 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
David Joyce, Kitman, Walsall FC
Walsall FC v Crewe Alexandra FC
EFL League 2
19 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 90+8th minute of the fixture you acted in an improper manner.
Admit Paper
Result
3 Match touchline ban
£350 fine
MASS CONFRONATATION
Everton FC U19s
Everton FC (Under 19s) v Manchester City FC (Under 19s)
U18 Premier League North
1 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in/or around the 62nd minute of the fixture Everton FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or violent.
Reply- Admit/Paper
Result
£5000 fine
MASS CONFRONATATION
Manchester City FC U19s
Everton FC (Under 19s) v Manchester City FC (Under 19s)
U18 Premier League North
1 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in/or around the 62nd minute of the fixture Manchester City FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or violent.
Reply- Admit/Paper
Result
£5000 fine
20 November 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Bradley Targett, Player, Sholing FC
Hungerford Town FC vs Sholing FC
FA Challenge Trophy
5 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal, in or around the 97th minute fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards Match Officials.
Reply – Deny/Paper
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Reion McFarlane, Manager, Ramsgate FC
Ramsgate FC vs Cray Valley (PM)
Isthmian League South East
13 April 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 57th minute of the fixture you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct, which led to your dismissal.
Reply – Deny/Paper
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
James Milligan, Manager, Shaftesbury FC
Shaftesbury FC v Evesham United FC
Southern League – Division One South
24 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that in/or around the 87th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
2. It is further alleged that following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening words towards a Match Official.
Reply – Admission of Charge 1 on a disputed basis. Charge 2 is denied/Personal
ALLEGATION OF DISCRIMINATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Sam Downs, Player, Kidderminster Harriers FC
Kidderminster Harriers FC
U21s v Stafford Town FC U21s U21 Division – Midland Football League RFL
Saturday 27th April 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words contrary to FA Rule E3.1. It is further 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 sexual orientation.
Reply – Deny/Paper
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Nicholas Taylor, Committee Member, Swindon Supermarine FC
Wimborne Town FC v Swindon Supermarine FC
Southern League Premier Division South
21 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner towards the Match Officials.
Reply – Partially admit/Paper
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Scott Donnelly, Manager, Northwood FC
Welwyn Garden City FC v Northwood FC
Southern League – Division One Central
26 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that in/or around the 57th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
2. It is further alleged that following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening words towards a Match Official(s).
Reply – Admit/Paper
SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL – STANDARD CASE
Garforth FC
Heaton Stannington FC vs Garforth Town FC
FA Cup
21 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around 56th minute of the fixture, Garforth Town FC failed to ensure its players did not behave in a way which was improper.
Reply - nil response
Result
Proven
£300 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Louis Bland, Manager, Grantham Town FC
Grantham Town FC v Newark & Sherwood United FC
FA Cup
31 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 96+6th minute of the fixture you acted in a manner which was improper by delaying the restart of play.
Reply – nil response
Result
Proven
£150 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Grantham Town FC
Grantham Town FC v Newark & Sherwood United FC
FA Cup
31 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in/or around the 96+6th minute of the fixture Grantham Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or representatives did not behave in a way which is improper.
Reply – nil response
Result
Proven
£300 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Newark and Sherwood United FC
Grantham Town FC v Newark & Sherwood United FC
FA Cup
31 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in/or around the 96+6th minute of the fixture Newark and Sherwood United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or representatives did not behave in a way which is improper.
Reply –Admit/ Paper
Result
£200 fine
19 November 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Darren Fletcher (Appellant), Manchester United
Manchester United FC v Brentford FC
Premier League
19 October 2024
Breaches of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area during halftime of the fixture he acted in an improper and/or confrontational manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official (Fourth Official).
2. It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area during halftime of the fixture he acted in an improper and/or confrontational manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official (s) (Referee and/or assistant referees).
Reply – Admit (admitted the charges against him but argued the case should be just one charge and denied anything he said was ‘abusive’)/Paper
REGULATORY COMMISSION RESULT
• Proven (concerning "abusive" for both elements of the charge)
• 3 game extended touchline suspension
• Fined £7,500
APPEAL BOARD RESULT
• Appeal allowed
• Suspension reduced to a 2-match extended touchline suspension
• Fine reduced to £6,000
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Braintree Town FC
Braintree Town FC v AFC Fylde
National League Premier
16 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, Braintree Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area staff did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
The Club has until 6pm on 22 November to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
AFC Fylde
Braintree Town FC v AFC Fylde
National League Premier
16 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, AFC Fylde failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area staff did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
The Club has until 6pm on 22 November to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Kevin Maher, Head Coach, Southend United FC
Southend United FC v Yeovil Town FC
National League – Premier
9 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 20th and 45+3rd minute of the fixture, your behaviour was improper, leading to your dismissal.
Reply – Deny/Personal
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Jacob Wannell, Yeovil Town FC
Yeovil Town FC v FC Halifax Town
National League - Premier
16 November 2024
S2 – Violent Conduct
Result
Claims dismissed.
4 match suspension remains in place.
15 November 2024
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Jamie Adams, Bristol Manor Farm
Mousehole FC v Bristol Manor Farm
Southern League Division One South
9 November 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
Result
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Luke Nock, Wythenshawe Town
Wythenshawe Town v Widnes Football Club
Northern Premier League Division One West
9 November 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
Result
Dismissed
4 match suspension remains
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Bishop’s Stortford FC
Bishop’s Stortford FC v Stourbridge FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
21 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in/or around the 90th minute of the above fixture, Bishop’s Stortford FC failed to ensure that its players and/or representatives did not behave in a way which is improper.
Reply – Admit/Paper
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Aaron Steadman, Coach, Marlow FC
Dartford FC v Marlow FC
FA Cup
31 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that during half time of the fixture, in and around the tunnel and dressing room, you acted in a manner which was improper and/or you used abusive or insulting words or behaviour towards a Match Official.
Reply – Deny/Paper
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Chatham Town FC
Chatham Town FC v Hendon FC
Isthmian League – Premier Division
7 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 87th minute of the fixture, Chatham Town FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or violent.
Reply – Admit/Paper
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
– NON-STANDARD CASE
Thomas Broadbent, South Shields FC
Needham Market FC vs South Shields FC
National League North
5 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in/or around the 40th minute, following your dismissal, your language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting towards a match official.
Reply – Admit/Paper
13 November 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Lucas Kirkpatrick, Barton Rovers FC
Hertford Town FC vs Barton Rovers FC
Southern League – Division One Central
Saturday 28th September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that during the fixture you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words contrary to FA Rule E3.1. It is further 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 sexuality.
Reply – Admit/Paper
Result
Warning
6 match suspension (2 already served)
Mandatory Education Programme
Allegation of Discrimination
Harvey Dorothy, Willand Rovers FC
Mousehole AFC vs Willand Rovers FC
FA Cup – Preliminary Round
Saturday 17th August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during the fixture you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words contrary to FA Rule E3.1. It is further 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 sexuality.
Reply – Admit/ Paper
Result
Warning
6 match suspension (2 already served)
Mandatory Education Programme
Crowd Misconduct
Hanley Town FC
Hanley Town FC V Leek Town FC (“the Match”)
Northern Premier League – North West
24 February 2024
Breach of FA Rule E21 - It is alleged that upon completion of the Match, Hanley Town FC failed to ensure that its spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion whilst attending the Match and do not use words or otherwise behave in a way which is improper and/or offensive and/or abusive and/or indecent and/or insulting with an express or implied reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race, contrary to FA Rule E21.1 and E21.4.
Reply – Admit/Paper
Breach of FA Rules Betting E8
Andrew Clerke, Carlton Town FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - You are hereby charged with Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 953 bets placed on football matches between 21 May 2023 to 30 August 2024.
Reply – Admit/Paper
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Gary Phillips, Academy GK Coach, Watford FC U21
Watford FC U21 vs Cardiff City FC U21
Premier League Cup
17 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in/or around the 73rd minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official, leading to your dismissal.
Reply – Admit/ Paper
12 November 2024
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Daichi Kamada, Crystal Palace FC
Crystal Palace FC v Fulham
Premier League
9 November 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Zachary Jeacock, Southend United FC
Southend United FC v Yeovil Town FC
National League - Premier
9 November 2024
S4 – Denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball
RESULT
Upheld
1 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Daniel Smith, Folkestone Invicta FC
Folkestone Invicta FC v Dover Athletic FC
Isthmian League Premier Division
5 November 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Louis Birch, Chertsey Town FC
Chertsey Town FC v Swindon Supermarine FC
Southern League Premier Division South
9 November 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
8 November 2024
INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO
Junior Firpo, Leeds United AFC
Millwall FC v Leeds United AFC
EFL Championship
6 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E1.1 – It is alleged that your behaviour in or around the 90+5th minute of the fixture constituted violent conduct.
Mr Firpo denies the charge and elects a paper hearing.
Result
Proven
3 match suspension
7 November 2024
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
(FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Kenny Mclean, Norwich City FC
Norwich City FC v Middlesbrough FC
EFL Championship
27 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 87th minute of the fixture, following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Reply- Admit Paper
• Decision and orders
o 1 game suspension (playing)
o Fined £15,000
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Stephen Cotterill, Manager, Forest Green Rovers FC
Woking FC v Forest Green Rovers FC
National League – Premier
26 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the match official's changing room area, your behaviour was improper and/or threatening towards a Match Official. Please note that The Football Association has designated this as a Non-Standard Case due to the serious and/or aggressive nature of the reported misconduct.
Reply- Denied Paper
• Decision and orders
o Proven as both improper and threatening
o 2 match touchline suspension
o Fined £1,500
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ed Williams, Gloucester City FC
Taunton Town FC v Gloucester City AFC
Southern League Premier Division South
10 August 2024
Breach of rule E3 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, he acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Reply- Nil Response
• Decision and orders
o Proven.
o 2 match suspension (playing)
o Fined £250
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Stephen Walters, Coach, Walthamstow FC
Brentwood Town FC v Walthamstow FC
Isthmian League North
24 August 2024
Charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3.1 in respect of the above fixture.
It is alleged that upon conclusion of the fixture he acted in a manner which was improper and/or used abusive and/or insulting words or behaviour in questioning the integrity of a Match Official.
Reply – Nil Response
• Decision and orders
o Proven.
o 2 match touchline suspension
o Fined £150
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Sherafgen Anjum Mughal, Coach, Uxbridge FC
Ashford Town (Middx) FC v Uxbridge FC
FA Cup
17 August 2024
Charge
Charged with misconduct for two breaches of FA Rule E3.1 in respect of the above fixture.
Charge 1
It is alleged that during the second half of the fixture, he acted in an improper manner by occupying a position outside of the confines of the technical area, contrary to Law 1(9) of the Laws of the Game.
Charge 2
It is alleged that in or around the 64th minute of the fixture, he acted in an improper manner and used violent conduct towards a spectator.
Reply: Deny/Paper
• Decision and orders
o Proven.
o 3 match stadium suspension
o Fined £75
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Wythenshawe Town FC
Wythenshawe Town FC vs Whitchurch Alport FC
FA Cup
3 September 2024
Charge
Wythenshawe Town FC is hereby charged with misconduct of FA Rule E20.1 in respect of the above fixture.
It is alleged that during the fixture, Wythenshawe Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or representatives did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Reply: Admit/Paper
• Decision and orders
o Fined £225
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Whitchurch Alport FC
Wythenshawe Town FC vs Whitchurch Alport FC
FA Cup
3 September 2024
Charge
Whitchurch Albion FC is hereby charged with misconduct of FA Rule E20.1 in respect of the above fixture.
It is alleged that during the fixture, Wythenshawe Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or representatives did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Reply: Admit/Paper
• Decision and orders
o Fined £175
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Greg Tickner, Co-Chairman, Harborough Town FC
Leiston FC v Harborough Town FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
17 August 2024
Charge
Charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3.1 in respect of the above fixture.
It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, he acted in an improper manner towards the Match Officials.
RESPONSE: Admit Paper
• Decision and orders
o 2 match stadium suspension
o Fined £300
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD
Samuel Tillen, Coach, Lincoln City FC (U19)
Lincoln City FC (Under 19s) v Notts County F.C. (Under 19s)
Youth Alliance North (Formerly North East) Conference
Friday, September 6
Charge
Charged with misconduct for breach of FA Rule E3.1 in respect of the above fixture.
It is alleged that during the above fixture he acted in a manner which was improper by showing dissent towards the Match Official on two separate occasions leading to his dismissal.
Reply: Admit/Paper
• Decision and orders
o Fined £175
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
AFC Totton
Havant & Waterlooville FC vs AFC Totton
Southern League Premier Division South
26 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 61st minute of the fixture, AFC Totton failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper.
Reply – Admit contest SP1
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Havant & Waterlooville FC
Havant & Waterlooville FC vs AFC Totton
Southern League Premier Division South
26 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 61st minute of the fixture, Havant & Waterlooville FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper.
Reply – Admit/ Paper
Breach of FA Rules Betting E8
Lewis Dickman, Blythe Town FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - You are hereby charged with Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 67 bets placed on football matches between 30 July 2022 to 07 April 2024.
Reply – Admit/Paper
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Joshua Gallagher, Manager, Raynes Park Vale FC
Ramsgate FC v Raynes Park Vale FC
FA Challenge Trophy
21 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 32nd minute the fixture you acted in a manner which was improper and/or you used abusive and/or insulting language towards a Match Official.
Reply – Admit/Paper
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Bradley Wellman, Manager, Canvey Island FC
Canvey Island FC v Dulwich Hamlet FC
Isthmian League – Premier Division
7 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, in/or around the field of play, you acted in a manner which was improper towards a Match Official.
Reply – Admit contest SP1
6 November 2024
Crowd Misconduct
Tottenham Hotspur FC
Manchester United FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC (“the Match”)
Premier League
29/09/2024
Breaches of FA Rule E21 - You are hereby charged with misconduct for two breaches of FA Rule E21 in respect of the Match:
Charge 1:
It is alleged that in or around 45+4th minute of the fixture, Tottenham Hotspur FC failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion whilst attending
the Match and do not use words or otherwise behave in a way which is improper, offensive, abusive, indecent, or insulting with either express or implied reference to sexual orientation, contrary to FA Rules E21.1 and E21.4.
Charge 2:
It is alleged that in or around 79th minute of the fixture, Tottenham Hotspur FC failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion whilst attending
the Match and do not use words or otherwise behave in a way which is improper, offensive, abusive, indecent, or insulting with either express or implied reference to sexual orientation, contrary to FA Rules E21.1 and E21.4.
The Club has until 6pm on 13 November 2024 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Mark Swann, Manager, Chasetown FC
Chasetown FC v Ashby Ivanhoe FC
FA Cup
17 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during the fixture, you acted in an improper manner in entering the field of play and making contact with an opposing player.
Reply – Deny/ Paper
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – FAST TRACK 2 – NON-STANDARD
Alun Armstrong, Gateshead FC U19s
Boston United FC (Under 19s) v Gateshead FC (Under 19s)
National League Football Academy North Division
Wednesday 28 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 12th minute of the fixture you acted in a manner which was improper and/or you used insulting and/or abusive words towards a Match Official leading to your dismissal.
Reply - Admit/Paper
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Brian Atkinson, Manager, Newton Aycliffe FC
Newton Aycliffe FC v Warrington Rylands FC
FA Cup
14 September 2024
Breaches of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that in or around the 82nd minute of the fixture you acted in a manner which was improper and/or you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official leading to your dismissal.
2. It is further alleged that following your dismissal you acted in a manner which was improper by refusing to leave the vicinity of the field of play.
Reply – Admit/Paper
E3 CHARGE PURSUANT TO REGULATION 5 OF THE ON-FIELD REGULATIONS
NON-STANDARD CASE
Michael Phenix, Avro FC
Chasetown FC v Avro FC
Northern Premier League – West Division
24 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 pursuant to Regulation 5 - It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture, you used threatening language towards a Match Official.
Reply – Deny/Paper
Allegation of Crowd Misconduct
Grimsby Town FC
Grimsby Town FC vs South Shields
Pre-Season Friendly
27/07/2024
Breach of FA Rule E21 - It is alleged that Grimsby Town FC failed to ensure that its spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion whilst attending the Match and do not use words or otherwise behave in a way which is improper and/or offensive and/or abusive and/or indecent and/or insulting with an express or implied reference to religion, contrary to FA Rule E21.1 and E21.4.
Reply – Admit/Paper
Breach of FA Rules Betting E8
Dylan Williams, Needham Market
Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 329 bets placed on football matches between10 June 2017 to 16 March 2024.
Reply – Admit/ Paper
Result
3 month suspension from all football and football related activity
1 month suspended until the conclusion of the 25/26 season
£500 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Ashley Mutongerwa, Agent
Breaches of FA Rule E1.2 - It is alleged that he entered into three Representation Agreements without ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with minors contrary to Regulations 5.3 of the FA Football Agent Regulations.
Reply- Admit paper
Result
Suspended from performing Football Agent Services, which shall run up to and include 3 February 2025
£250 fine
4 November 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – CROWD CONTROL
Scunthorpe United FC
Scunthorpe United FC v Chester FC (“the Match”)
National League North
2 March 2024
Breach of FA Rule E21 - It is alleged that Scunthorpe United FC failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion whilst attending the Match and do not:
1. behave in a way which is improper, violent, threatening and/or provocative contrary to FA Rules E21.1; and/or
2. encroach on to the pitch or commit any form of pitch incursion, contrary to FA Rule E21.3.
Result
Warning
£2000 fine
Scunthorpe United FC will publish within 14 days of the publication of the written reasons on all of its social media channels the fact of the finding of misconduct and the sanction imposed on Scunthorpe United due to the misconduct.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Tony Blanchard, Manager, Anstey Nomads FC
Anstey Nomads FC v Rugby Town FC
Northern Premier League – Midlands Division
13 June 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 and E3.2:
1. It is alleged that prior to the above fixture, on three separate occasions, he acted in an improper manner and used abusive and/or insulting words towards spectators, contrary to FA Rule E3.1.
2. It is alleged that each breach of Rule E3.1 amounts to an "Aggravated Breach", contrary to Rule E3.2, as each breach includes a reference, whether express or implied, to disability.
Mr Blanchard denies the Charge and elects a Personal Hearing.
Result
Proven
24 week touchline suspension
Mandatory Education programme
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Paul Raynor, Assistant Manager, Rotherham United FC
Rotherham United FC v Wrexham FC
English Football League One
19 October 2024
Breaches of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the changing room area, he acted in a manner which was improper and/or you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Reply – Deny/ Paper
RESULT
• Proven
• 2 game extended touchline suspension
• £900 fine
SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Sutton United FC
Chertsey Town FC vs Sutton United FC
FA Cup
12 October 2024
Charge
Sutton United FC is hereby charged with Misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E20.1 in respect of the above fixture.
It is alleged that in or around the 60th minute of the fixture, Sutton United FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a manner which is improper.
Please note that The Football Association has designated this as a Non-Standard Case due to previous proven breaches of FA Rule E20.1 in fixtures Morecambe FC on 10 February 2024 and Crawley Town FC on 20 April 2024.
Reply - Deny/paper
Decision and Orders
• Proven
• £4,000 fine.
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Jordan Fankwe, Anstey Nomads
Anstey Nomads v Sutton Coldfield Town FC
Northern Premier League Division One Midlands
29 October 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Claim Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Ryan Turner, Bideford AFC
Bideford AFC v Cribbs
Southern League Division One South
29 October 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Claim Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
1 November 2024
Evangelos Marinakis (Appellant) v The FA (Respondent)
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Evangelos Marinakis, Nottingham Forest FC
Nottingham Forest FC v Fulham FC
Premier League
28 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area following the end of the fixture your behaviour was improper.
Response – denied/paper.
REGULATORY COMMISSION RESULT
1. Proven
2. 5 match ground/stadium suspension
APPEAL BOARD RESULT
1. Appeal dismissed
2. 5 match ground/stadium suspension remains as ordered
