30 August 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT –STANDARD CASE
Richie Barker, Assistant Manager, Derby County FC
Watford FC vs Derby County FC
Football League Championship
24 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in/or around the 41st minute of the above fixture, he acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words.
Mr Barker admits the Charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1.
Result
£1,000 Fine.
1 match touchline ban.
29 August 2024
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Matthew Pearson, Huddersfield Town FC
Walsall FC v Huddersfield Town FC
EFL Cup
27 August 2024
S5 – Denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player’s goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick
Result:
Dismissed
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Benjamin Dyson, Broadbridge Heath
Steyning Town Community v Broadbridge Heath
Isthmian League Division One South East
27 August 2024
S2 – Violent Conduct
Result:
Upheld
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Grant Basey, Coach, Ebbsfleet United FC
Ebbsfleet United FC vs Barnet FC
National League
17 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in/or around the 82nd minute of the fixture he used abusive and/or insulting language towards a match official leading towards his dismissal, and; It is alleged that following his dismissal, he acted in a manner which was improper and/or used abusive and/or insulting language towards a match official.
Mr Basey accepts his charge and elects a paper hearing.
Result
1 Match touchline ban
£375 fine
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Kyle Tooze, (Former) Player Manager, Paulton Rovers FC
Paulton Rovers FC vs Wimborne Town FC
Southern League Division One South
30 January 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - .It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, following your dismissal, he acted in an improper manner towards a
Match Official.
Mr Tooze Admits his Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
Result
2 Match touchline ban
£150 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION
Crewe Alexandra FC, Club
Crewe Alexandra FC U18 v Bristol City FC U18
U18 Professional Development League North
10 August 2024
Breach of rule E20.1 - It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture Crewe Alexandra FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Admit Paper
Result
£250 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION
Bristol City FC, Club
Crewe Alexandra FC U18 v Bristol City FC U18
U18 Professional Development League North
10 August 2024
Breach of rule E20.1 - It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture Crewe Alexandra FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Admit Paper
Result
£1250 fine
28 August 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Simon Parnell, Coach, Helston Athletic FC
Helston Athletic FC v Willand Rovers FC
Southern League Division One South
13 August 2024
Breach of rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, he acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words, leading to his dismissal.
Mr Parnell admits his charge and elects a paper hearing.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Curtis Tilt, Player, Salford City FC
Chesterfield FC vs Salford City FC
EFL League Two
24 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 71st minute of the fixture, following his dismissal, he acted in a manner which was improper.
Mr Tilt has until 02 September 2024 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Pablo De La Torre, Coach, AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth vs Newcastle United FC
Premier League
25 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that at the in/or around the 96th minute of the above fixture, his behaviour was improper, leading to his dismissal.
Mr De La Torre admits his charge and accepts the Standard Penalty 1 (1 Match touchline ban and £4000 fine).
27 August 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Erol Bulut, Manager, Cardiff City FC
Swansea City AFC vs Cardiff City FC
EFL Championship
25 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that at the in/or around the 90+6th minute of the above fixture, his behaviour was improper.
Mr Bulut has until 30 August to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
King’s Lynn Town FC, Club
King’s Lynn Town FC vs Rushall Olympic FC
National League North
20 August 2024
Breach of Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in/or around the 28th minute of the fixture, King’s Lynn Town FC failed to ensure that its players do not behave in a way which is improper.
King’s Lynn Town FC has until 04 September to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Rushall Olympic FC, Club
King’s Lynn Town FC vs Rushall Olympic FC
National League North
20 August 2024
Breach of Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in/or around the 28th minute of the fixture, Rushall Olympic FC failed to ensure that its players do not behave in a way which is improper.
Rushall Olympic FC has until 04 September to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Newport County FC, Club
Newport County AFC U18 v Bromley U18
Youth Alliance South Conference
17 August 2024
Breach of Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in/or around the 61st minute of the above fixture Newport County FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Newport County FC has until 04 September to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Bromley FC, Club
Newport County AFC U18 v Bromley U18
Youth Alliance South Conference
17 August 2024
Breach of Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in/or around the 61st minute of the above fixture Bromley FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Bromley FC has until 04 September to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Mitchell Austin, Manager, Harborough Town FC
Alvechurch FC v Harborough Town FC
Southern League Central
13 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
Mr Austin admits his charge and accepts the Standard Penalty 1 (1 match ban and £150 fine).
MASS CONFRONTATION
Scunthorpe United FC, Club
Hartlepool United FC vs Scunthorpe United FC
Friendly
30 July 2024
Breach of Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that Scunthorpe United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper.
Scunthorpe United FC admits their charge and elects a paper hearing.
23 August 2024
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Virginia Water, Club
Virginia Water vs Ascot United
FA Cup
17 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in/or around the 90+5th minute of the fixture, Virginia Water failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Virginia Water have until 02 September to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ascot United, Club
Virginia Water vs Ascot United
FA Cup
17 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in/or around the 90+5th minute of the fixture, Ascot United failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Ascot United have until 02 September to provide a response.
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.
Mr Rowland has until 02 September 2024 to provide a response.
22 August 2024
MASS CONFRONTATION– NON-STANDARD CASE
Sheffield United FC, Club
Sheffield United FC v Wrexham AFC
EFL Cup
13 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule 20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Sheffield United FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Sheffield United admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.
Result
£8,500 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Jason Scott, Coach, Lye Town FC
Lye Town FC v Loughborough Dynamo FC
Northern Premier League – Midlands Division
13 April 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 38th minute of the fixture, he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.
Mr Scott admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
Result
The Regulatory Commission determined that the Standard Penalty 1 was served on 10 August 2024 and the fine paid:
1 match touchline ban
£100 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Nicky Hunt, Coach, Macclesfield FC
Ashton United FC v Macclesfield FC
Northern Premier League
26 March 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1: It is alleged that, in or around the 71st minute of the fixture, he acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting and/or confrontational words and/or behaviour towards a match official and/or opposition player.
Mr. Hunt admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
Result
1 match touchline ban
£225 fine
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Ryan O’Sullivan, Harborough Town FC
Leiston FC v Harborough Town FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
17 August 2024
S2 – Violent Conduct
Result
Dismissed
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Ryan Maxwell, Manager, Sittingbourne United FC
Sittingbourne FC v Broadbridge Heath FC
Isthmian League South East
10 August 2024
Breach of rule E10 - It is alleged that he failed to comply with a suspension by participating in the above fixture.
Mr Maxwell denied his charge and elects a paper hearing.
BREACH OF FA RULES BETTING E8
Austen Booth, Player, Torquay United FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – He is charged with Misconduct under FA Rule E1.2 in respect of 289 bets placed on football matches between 05 August 2017 to 07 July 2021.
Mr Booth accepts the Charge and elects a Personal Hearing.
Result
9 month suspension from All Football and Football Related Activity
£350 fine
21 August 2024
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Wrexham AFC, Club
Sheffield United FC vs Wrexham AFC
National League
17 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Wrexham AFC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Wrexham AFC admits their charge and accepts the Standard Penalty 1 (£2500 fine)
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Dean Baker, Former Coach, Bradford (Park Avenue) FC
Bradford (Park Avenue) FC v Worksop Town FC
Northern Premier League
23 March 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that during the half time interval of the fixture, he acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official, leading to his dismissal.
Admit paper
Result
1 match touchline ban
£300 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Paul Bedwell, Manager, Didcot Town FC
Sholing FC v Didcot Town FC
Southern League South
6 April 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in around the 81st minute of the fixture, he acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive words towards a match official.
Admit paper
Result
2 match touchline ban
£250 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Lee Hobbs, (Former) Manager, Plymouth Parkway FC
Poole Town FC vs Plymouth Parkway FC
Southern League Premier Division South
16 April 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that he acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct.
Denied Paper
Result
Proven
3 match touchline ban
£250 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Brackley Town FC
Brackley Town FC vs Chorley FC
National League North – Play Off Semi Final – First Leg
28 April 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged upon completion of the fixture, Brackley Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants
did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative and/or violent.
Brackley Town FC Deny the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
Result
Proven
£600 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Chorley FC, Club
Brackley Town FC vs Chorley FC
National League North – Play Off Semi Final – First Leg
28 April 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1: It is alleged upon completion of the fixture, Chorley FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative and/or violent.
Chorley FC accepts the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
Result
£600 fine
20 August 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Aaron Nicholson, Assistant Manager, Basingstoke Town FC
Basingstoke Town FC v Swindon Supermarine FC
Southern League South
13 August 2024
Breach of rule E3 - It is alleged that during this fixture, his conduct was improper, leading to his dismissal.
Mr Nicholson has until 28 August 2024 to provide a response.
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
Mr Williams has until 28 August 2024 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION
Hartlepool United FC, Club
Hartlepool United FC vs Scunthorpe United FC
Friendly
30 July 2024
Breach of Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that Hartlepool United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper.
Hartlepool United FC has until 28 August 2024 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – CROWD CONTROL
Southampton FC, Club
Southampton FC V West Bromwich Albion FC
Championship
17 May 2024
Breaches of FA Rule E21 - It is alleged that Southampton 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 behave in a way which is improper, threatening or provocative; and/or throw missiles or other potentially harmful or dangerous objects (at or on to the pitch); and/or encroach on to the pitch or commit any form of pitch incursion.
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Fabian Schar, Newcastle United FC
Newcastle United FC v Southampton FC
Premier League
17 August 2024
S2 – Violent Conduct
Result
Dismissed
19 August 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Steve Evans, Manager, Rotherham United FC
Exeter City FC vs Rotherham United FC
Football League One
10 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that at the above fixture, in or around the changing room area, he used improper language and/or behaviour and/or questioned the integrity of a Match Official.
Mr Evans admits his charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1 (£1000 fine and a 1 match touchline ban).
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Gary Waddock, Assistant Manager, Walsall FC
Walsall FC vs Morecambe FC
Football League Two
10 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in/or around the 43rd minute of the above fixture, he acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Mr Waddock admits his charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1 (£250 fine and a 1 match touchline ban).
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Isaac Pitblado, Eastbourne Borough FC
Hornchurch FC vs Eastbourne Borough FC
National League - South
17 August 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
Result
Dismissed
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Niall Tilsley, North Ferriby FC
North Ferriby FC v Sherwood Colliery F.C.
Northern Premier League Division One East
13 August 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
Result
Upheld
16 August 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Torquay United FC
Torquay United FC V Weston Super Mare FC
National League South
01 April 2024
Breach of FA Rule E21. – It is alleged that in/or around the 87th minute of the Match, Torquay United 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.
Torquay United FC has until 6pm on 27 August 2024 to provide a response.
15 August 2024
MASS CONFRONTATION
Southampton FC, Club
Southampton Vs SS Lazio
Friendly
7 August 2024
Breach of rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 58th minute of the fixture, Southampton FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or violent and/or provocative.
Southampton FC has until 23 August 2024 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - BETTING
James Hibburt, Farnham Town FC
Breach of rule E8 – He is charged with Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 706 bets placed on football matches between 04 November 2016 to 17 March 2024.
Mr Hibburt admits his charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
CLAIM OF WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Ryan Sweeney, Burton Albion FC
Burton Albion FC v Blackpool FC
EFL Cup
13 August 2024
S4 - Denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball
Decision:
• WD – Dismissed
• Suspension remains
E3 CHARGE PURSUANT TO REGULATION 5 OF THE ON-FIELD REGULATIONS
Troy Bourne, Player, Nantwich Town FC
Nantwich Town FC v Mossley AFC
Northern Premier League
23 March 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 42nd minute of fixture, his behaviour constitutes violent conduct.
Mr Bourne admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
Result
7 Match Suspension
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Chris Moore, Manager, Hanwell Town FC
Hanwell Town FC v Hungerford Town FC
Southern League – Premier Division South
20 April 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 89th minute the fixture his conduct was improper.
Mr Moore denies the Charge and elects a Personal Hearing.
Result
Proven
Warning
£225 fine
14 August 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – MEDIA COMMENTS
Nuno Espirito Santo – Manager
Neco Williams – Player
Everton FC vs Nottingham Forest FC
Premier League
21 April 2024
1. Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – Nuno Espirito Santo (manager)
It is alleged that comments Mr Espirito Santo made following Nottingham Forest’s fixture against Everton on 21 April constitute improper conduct in that they imply bias and/or question the integrity of the Match Officials and/or bring the game into disrepute, contrary to FA Rule E3.1.
2. Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – Neco Williams (player)
It is alleged that comments Mr Williams made following Nottingham Forest’s fixture against Everton on 21 April constitute improper conduct in that they imply bias and/or question the integrity of the Match Officials and/or bring the game into disrepute, contrary to FA Rule E3.1.
Nuno Espirito Santo and Neco Williams admitted the Charges
RESULTS
Nuno Espirito Santo – Manager
• 1 Match Standard Touchline Suspension which is suspended until 31/05/26
• Fined £40,000
• Warning as to future conduct
Neco Williams – Player
• Fined £24,000
• Warning as to future conduct
13 August 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – CROWD CONTROL
Reading FC
Reading FC V Port Vale FC (“The Match”)
Football League One
13 January 2024
Breach of FA Rule E21 - It is alleged that Reading 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 behave in a way which is improper, threatening or provocative; and/or encroach on to the pitch or commit any form of pitch incursion, contrary to FA Rules E21.1 and E21.3.
Result
Warning
£7500 fine.
£3750 of fine suspended until conclusion of 2024/25 EFL season.
12 August 2024
MASS CONFONRTATION – STANDARD CASE
East Grinstead Town FC, Club
East Grinstead Town FC Vs Erith & Belvedere FC
Isthmian League South East
1 April 2024
Breach of rule E20.1 - It is alleged that upon conclusion of the fixture, East Grinstead Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative and/or violent.
East Grinstead Town FC admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Andrew Cooney, Manager, East Grinstead Town FC
East Grinstead Town FC Vs Erith & Belvedere FC
Isthmian League South East
1 April 2024
Breach of rule E3.1 - It is alleged that upon conclusion of the fixture he acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct.
Mr Cooney denies the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
8 August 2024
E3 CHARGE PURSUANT TO REGULATION 5 OF THE ON-FIELD REGULATIONS
Jayson Molumby, West Bromwich Albion FC
West Bromwich Albion FC v Real Mallorca
Pre-Season Friendly
27 July 2024
Charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3.1 in respect of the above fixture.
It is alleged that during the fixture, as evidenced in the video clip, his behaviour constitutes violent conduct.
Mr Molumby admitted his charge and elected a paper hearing.
• Decision and orders
- Mr Molumby is immediately suspended from playing Friendly Matches until such time as West Bromwich Albion FC completes five (5) Friendly Matches (Category 4) in any Match sanctioned or regarded by The Association or an Affiliated Association as a Friendly Match (including FA Community Shield).
A Friendly Match is defined in the Regulations as meaning “any Match sanctioned or regarded by The Association or an Affiliated Association as a friendly Match (including FA Community Shield)”.
- Category 4 is defined as “Clubs in the Premier League, EFL Leagues, the National League, The FA WSL and The FAWC playing Friendly Matches”.
- Fined £16,000
CLAIM OF WRONGFUL DISMISSAL AND EXCESSIVE PUNISHMENT
Nehemiah Constantine Richard-Noel, Wellingborough Town
Wellingborough Town FC v Sleaford Town FC
FA Cup
3 August 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
Decision:
• WD – dismissed
• EX – dismissed
• Suspension remains
CLAIM OF WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Kacper Rafal Orlowski, Binfield FC
Binfield FC v Wokingham & Emmbrook FC
FA Cup
3 August 2024
S4 - Denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball
Decision:
• WD – dismissed
• Suspension remains
7 August 2024
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Lewis King, Player, Formerly Loughborough Dynamo FC (currently Long Eaton United FC)
Loughborough Dynamo FC v Corby Town FC
Northern Premier League – Midlands Division
20 April 2024
Two Breaches of FA Rule E3.1:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 65th minute, following his dismissal, he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
2. It is further alleged, that in or around the 65th minute, following his dismissal and when leaving the field of play he acted in an improper manner when interacting with spectators.
Mr King denies the Charge and elects a Personal Hearing.
REGULATORY COMMISSION RESULT
• Charge 1, Proven
• Charge 2, Proven
• £30 fine
• 1 match ban
Ground(s) of Appeal Relied upon by The FA (re the suspension only): “imposed a penalty, award, order or sanction that was so unduly lenient as to be unreasonable”
APPEAL BOARD RESULT (paper hearing)
• Appeal allowed
• 1 match suspension replaced with a 2 match suspension
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – CROWD CONTROL
Plymouth Argyle FC
Plymouth Argyle FC V Hull City
Championship
04 May 2024
Breach of FA Rule E21 - It is alleged that Plymouth Argyle 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 behave in a way which is improper, threatening or provocative; and/or encroach on to the pitch or commit any form of pitch incursion.
Plymouth Argyle have until the 15th August 2024 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – CROWD CONTROL
Doncaster Rovers FC
Doncaster Rovers FC V Barrow AFC
League Two
20 April 2024
Breach of FA Rule E21 - It is alleged that Doncaster Rovers 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 behave in a way which is improper, threatening or provocative; and/or encroach on to the pitch or commit any form of pitch incursion, contrary to FA Rules E21.1 and E21.3.
Doncaster Rovers have until the 15th August 2024 to provide a response.
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.
Mr Mutongerwa admits to his Charge and elects a paper hearing.
6 August 2024
INCIDENT OF PLAYER MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ryan White, Player, Hyde United FC
Hyde United FC v Stafford Rangers FC
Northern Premier League
17 February 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1:
1. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, his behaviour was improper and/or violent, leading to his dismissal.
2. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, his behaviour following his dismissal was improper.
Mr White denies the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
Result
Violent part of charge not proven.
1 Match Suspension
£100 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Steve Shaw, Physio, Morpeth Town FC
Marine FC v Morpeth Town FC
Northern Premier League
6 April 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, his behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Result
Proven
2 Match Touchline suspension
£225 fine
5 August 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – CROWD CONTROL
Mansfield Town FC, Club
Mansfield Town FC V Accrington Stanley FC
League Two
16 April 2024
Breaches of FA Rule E21 - It is alleged that Mansfield Town 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 behave in a way which is improper, threatening or provocative; and/or encroach on to the pitch or commit any form of pitch incursion.
Mansfield Town FC has until 6pm on 13 August 2024 to provide a response.
BREACH OF FA RULES BETTING E8
Tyler Harvey, Player, Truro City FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – He is charged with Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 401 bets placed on football matches between 14 January 2017 to 07 August 2021.
Mr Booth accepts the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
Result
£550 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – BETTING
Josh Clack, Player, Formerly Chichester City FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - He is charged with Misconduct under FA Rule E1.2 in respect of 5,899 bets placed on football matches between 05 January 2015 to 22 November 2023. It is alleged that each bet is a separate breach of FA Rule E8 (as applicable).
Result
£1200 fine
2 August 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – CROWD CONTROL
Preston North End FC
Chelsea FC v Preston North End FC (“the Match”)
The FA Cup
6 January 2024
Breach of FA Rule E21 - It is alleged that in/or around the 42nd minute of the Match, Preston North End 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 sexual orientation, contrary to FA Rule E21.1 and E21.4.
Result
£30,000 fine
Action plan
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – CROWD CONTROL
Preston North End FC
Huddersfield Town FC v Preston North End FC (“the Match”)
EFL Championship
12 December 2023
Breach of FA Rule E21 - It is alleged that in/or around the 3rd minute of the Match, Preston North End 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 gender and/or sexual orientation, contrary to FA Rule E21.1 and E21.4.
Result
£10,000 fine
Action plan
Ground of Appeal: imposed a penalty, award, order or sanction that was excessive.
Result
Both Appeals Dismissed
