Disciplinary charges, responses and suspensions for December 2024

Thursday 09 Jan 2025
FA charges - December 2024

31 December 2024

CLAIM OF WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Harley Mills, Peterborough FC

Peterborough FC v Barnsley FC
EFL League One
29 December 2024

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT:
Claim Dismissed
3 match suspension remains in place

CLAIM OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY
Joshua Kayode, Shrewsbury Town FC

Shrewsbury Town FC v Northampton Town FC
EFL League One
29 December 2024

C1 – Unsporting Behaviour

RESULT:
Claim Upheld
Caution transferred to Aaron Pierre

CLAIM OF WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & EXCESSIVE PUNISHMENT
Junior Eccleston, Walton & Hersham FC

Methyr Town FC v Walton & Hersham FC
Southern League Premier – South
28 December 2024

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Claim Upheld
Suspension removed

CLAIM OF WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & EXCESSIVE PUNISHMENT
Danny Ryan Barker, Horsham FC

Horsham FC v Bognor Regis Town FC
Isthmian League – Premier
26 December 2024

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT:
Claim Dismissed
3 match suspension remains in place

CLAIM OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY 
Sol Solomon, Tranmere Rovers FC

Tranmere Rovers FC v Barrow AFC
EFL League Two
29 December 2024

C1 – Unsporting Behaviour

RESULT:
Claim Upheld
Caution transferred to Zak Bradshaw

INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS,BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO
Ollie Banks, Player, Chesterfield FC
 
Fleetwood Town FC vs Chesterfield FC
EFL League Two
26 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E1.1 – It is alleged that your behaviour in or around the 24th minute of the fixture constituted violent conduct.
  
Result 
Automatic Penalty accepted. 
3 match suspension

30 December 2024

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Matheus Cunha, Player, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Ipswich Town FC
Premier League
14 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the above fixture you acted in an improper manner.

Reply – Admit/Paper

RESULT
Suspended for 2 games 
Fined £80,000

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Altrincham FC
 
Altrincham FC v FC Halifax Town
National League – Premier
26 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that during the half time interval of the fixture, Altrincham FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative and/or violent.

Altrincham FC admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing
 
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
FC Halifax Town
 
Altrincham FC v FC Halifax Town
National League – Premier
26 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that during the half time interval of the fixture, FC Halifax Town failed to ensure that its players and or technical staff did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative and/or violent.

FC Halifax Town admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Christopher Millington, Manager, FC Halifax Town

Altrincham FC v FC Halifax Town
National League – Premier
26 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during the half time interval of the fixture you acted in an improper and/or violent manner, leading to your dismissal.

Mr Millington admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Jhon Durán, Player, Aston Villa FC
 
Newcastle United FC v Aston Villa FC
Premier League
26 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 32nd minute of the fixture, following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner.
 
Mr Durán admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Jhon Durán– Aston Villa FC

Newcastle United FC v Aston Villa FC
Premier League
26 December 2024

S2 – Violent Conduct

Result 
Both Claims dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Tomas Roy Sang – Port Vale FC

Bradford City FC v Port Vale FC
EFL League Two
26 December 2024

S2 – Violent Conduct

Result 
Both Claims dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Jon James Alexander Mellish – Carlisle United

Carlisle United v Morecambe FC
EFL League Two
26 December 2024

S1 – Serious Foul Play

Result 
Wrongful Dismissal - Claim Upheld

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL 
Jack Stephen Mazzone – Chertsey Town FC

Chertsey Town FC v Havant & Waterlooville FC
Southern League Premier Division South
21 December 2024

S4 – Denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball

Result 
Claim Upheld

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Marlon Beresford, Coach, Stevenage FC
 
Blackpool FC v Stevenage FC
Football League One
21 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words or behaviour towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.

Mr Beresford admits the charge and accepts the Standard Penalty.

RESULT
1 match touchline ban
£500 fine
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Mark Cooper, Manager, Yeovil Town FC
 
Yeovil Town FC v Braintree Town FC
National League
14 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that at half-time of the above fixture, in or around tunnel area, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the Match Official(s), leading to your dismissal.

Reply – Deny/ Paper
   
23 December 2024

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Bristol Rovers FC

Bristol Rovers FC v Wrexham FC
EFL League 1
21 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Bristol Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.

Bristol Rovers FC accept the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing.

RESULT
£3,500 fine

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Wrexham FC 

Bristol Rovers FC v Wrexham FC
EFL League 1
21 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Wrexham FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.

Wrexham FC admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing.

RESULT
£6,000 fine

INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO
Connor O’Brien, Player, Accrington Stanley FC
 
Accrington Stanley FC vs Salford City FC
EFL League Two
21 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E1.1 – It is alleged that your behaviour in or around the 42nd minute of the fixture constituted violent conduct.
 
Mr O’Brien admits the charge and accepts the Automatic Penalty.

RESULT
3 match suspension

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Angus Gunn, Player, Norwich City FC
 
Queens Park Rangers FC vs Norwich City FC
EFL Championship
7 December 2024
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area at half-time of the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner. 

Result 
£4,500 fine

SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL – NON-STANDARD CASE
Tamworth FC
 
Rochdale AFC v Tamworth FC
National League
17 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged in or around the 59th minute of the fixture, Tamworth FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper.

Tamworth FC has until 6pm on 27 December 2024 to provide a response.

18 December 2024
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Scott Davies, Goalkeeping Coach, Oldham Athletic FC
 
Oldham Athletic FC vs Wealdstone FC
National League - Premier
14 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 92nd minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner.
 
Mr Davies admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.

RESULT
£125.00 fine

17 December 2024

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Waltham Abbey  
Waltham Abbey v Heybridge Swifts FC
Isthmian League - North
9 November 2024
 
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, Waltham Abbey failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper.

Waltham Abbey admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing.

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.
 
Reply – Nil Response
 
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.
 
Reply – Admit/Paper
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Adam Stevens, Former Manager, Rushall Olympic FC
 
Rushall Olympic FC v Alfreton Town FC
National League - North
26 October 2024
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 

1. It is alleged that in/or around the 84th and 85th minute of the fixture, your acted in an improper manner, leading towards your dismissal.
2. It is alleged that following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner by kicking a bottle.
3. It is further alleged you acted in an improper manner by continuing to view the fixture following your dismissal.
 
Reply – Admit/Paper
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Byron Lee Mason, Technical Area Occupant, Sholing FC
 
Sholing FC v Dorchester Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
15 October 2024
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 62nd 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.
 
Reply – Admit/SP1 (£150 fine and a 1-match touchline ban)
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
James Collins, Manager, Bowers & Pitsea FC
 
Bowers & Pitsea FC v Chatham Town FC
FA Trophy
26 October 2024
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 

1. It is alleged that in/or around the 45+2nd minute of the fixture, you acted in a manner which was improper and/or used
abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official(s) leading to your dismissal; and/or

2. It is further 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(s); and/or

3. It is further alleged that, by continuing to directly view the match following your dismissal, you acted in a manner which
was improper.
 
Reply – Admit/Paper
 
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.
 
Reply – Deny/Personal
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Tottenham Hotspur FC Women
  
Breach of FA Rule E1.2 – It is alleged that Tottenham Hotspur FC Women engaged a person who was not an FA Registered Football Agent to perform Football Agent Services and/or misrepresented the reality of a Transaction contrary to Regulations 10.5 and 6.1 of the Football Agent Regulations.
 
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Thierry Fairweather – Maidenhead United FC

Maidenhead United FC v Solihull Moors FC
National League - Premier
14 December 2024

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Luka Lynch, Aston Villa FC 

Aston Villa FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
Premier League 2 – Division 1
14 December 2024

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Oliver Clark, Carlton Town FC

Ashington v Carlton Town FC
Northern Premier League Division One East
14 December 2024

S2 – Violent Conduct

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

16 December 2024

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Rodrigo Bentancur, Tottenham Hotspur FC 

Breach of FA Rule E3.1- It is alleged that during the filming of an interview in or around June 2024 you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or brought the game into disrepute 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 nationality and/or race and/or ethnic origin.

Reply – Deny/Paper

REGULATORY COMMISSION RESULT 

Proven
7 match suspension
£100,000 fine 
Face to face education 

APPEAL BOARD RESULT
Appeal ground 
o “The Commissions imposed a penalty, award, order or sanction that was excessive” [regarding the suspension only]
Appeal dismissed 
Decision remains as ordered by the Regulatory Commission 

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, you acted in an improper manner and used violent conduct towards two opposition players.
 
Mr Rotimi admits the charge and elects a paper hearing

Result 
£75.00 fine
3 match ban

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.
 
Mr Legg admits the charge and requests a paper hearing

Result 
£50 fine
1 match ban

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Justin Donawa – Brackley Town FC

Scarborough Athletic v Brackley Town FC
National League - North
10 December 2024

S1 – Serious Foul Play

Result 
Claim dismissed
3 match suspension remains

12 December 2024

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Johnnie Jackson, Manager, AFC Wimbledon
 
AFC Wimbledon v Newport County AFC
EFL League 2
3 December 2024
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 90+5th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner.
 
Mr Jackson admits the charge and elects a paper hearing

Result 
£750 fine
1 match touchline ban

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Malcolm Jobling, Kit Manager, Woking FC
 
Woking FC v Yeovil Town FC
National League – Premier
30 November 2024
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during the half time interval of the fixture, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
 
Mr Jobling admits the charge and elects a paper hearing 

Result 
£125 fine
1 match touchline ban

PLEA OF MITIGATION – MULTI-PARTICIPANT MISCONDUCT
Charlton Athletic FC

Burton Albion FC v Charlton Athletic FC
EFL League One
26 November 2024

Result 
Plea of Mitigation accepted
£2,500 fine suspended until the date of the last competitive fixture the Club participate in for the 2024/25 season 

11 December 2024

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Pierrick Brandon Keutcha, AFC Croydon Athletic FC
Burgess Hill Town FC vs AFC Croydon Athletic
FA Cup
31 August 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the tunnel area, you acted in an improper manner and used
violent conduct and threatening behaviour towards a Match Official.

Reply – Deny/ personal

Result 
Not Proven 

10 December 2024

INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO

Kenny McLean, Player, Norwich City FC

Queens Park Rangers FC vs Norwich City FC
EFL Championship
7 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E1.1 – It is alleged that Mr McLean’s behaviour in or around the 24th minute of the fixture constituted violent conduct.
 
Kenny McLean denied the charge and, if proven, submitted that the Automatic Penalty is excessive.

RESULT:
Proven
Automatic Penalty applied (4 match playing suspension)

6 December 2024

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Daniel Staples, Ashington 

Ashington v Liversedge FC
Northern Premier League Division One East
30 November 2024
 
S2 – Violent Conduct

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
 
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Mark Goldsworthy, Mousehole FC 
 
Mousehole FC v Didcot Town FC
Southern League Division One South
30 November 2024
 
S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Ruben Freeman, Racing Club Warwick 
 
Racing Club Warwick v Long Eaton United
Northern Premier League Division One Midlands
30 November 2024
 
S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Alex Revell, Manager, Stevenage FC
 
Stevenage FC v Northampton Town FC
Football League One
3 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during the half time interval 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.
Alex Revell has until 6pm on 10 December 2024 to provide a response.
 
5 December 2024

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Steve Agnew, Assistant Manager, Blackpool FC
 
Shrewsbury Town FC v Blackpool FC
Football League One
4 December 2024
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 90+3rd minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner, leading to your dismissal.
 
Steve Agnew has until 6pm on 10 December 2024 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Denny Ingram, Bridlington Town FC 

Bridlington Town FC v Pontefract Collieries
Northern Premier League – East Division
Saturday 26th October 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that your comments constitute improper conduct in that they imply bias and/or question the integrity of a Match Official) and/or bring the game into disrepute, contrary to the FA Rule E3.1.

Reply – Admit/Paper

RESULT
£100 fine
1 match touchline ban

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

RESULT
Not Proven

PLEA OF MITIGATION – MULTI-PARTICIPANT MISCONDUCT
Bedworth United FC  

Bedworth United FC v Quorn FC
Northern Premier League Division One Midlands
2 November 2024

RESULT
Dismissed
£250 fine remains

PLEA OF MITIGATION – MULTI-PARTICIPANT MISCONDUCT
Weston Super Mare FC 

Bristol Rovers v Weston Super Mare FC
FA Cup
2 November 2024

RESULT
Dismissed
£500 fine remains

PLEA OF MITIGATION – MULTI-PARTICIPANT MISCONDUCT
Weston Super Mare FC  

Hemel Hempstead Town v Weston Super Mare FC
National League - South
11 November 2024

RESULT
Dismissed
£1000 fine remains

4 December 2024

SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL – NON-STANDARD CASE
Hashtag United FC
 
Dulwich Hamlet FC v Hashtag United FC
FA Challenge Trophy
26 October 2024
 
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the second half, Hashtag United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or representatives did not behave in a way which was improper.
 
Hashtag United FC has until 6pm on 11 December 2024 to provide a response.
   
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Matthew Ballard, Goalkeeper Coach, Lye Town FC
 
Racing Club Warwick FC v Lye Town FC
Northern Premier League Midlands Division
5 October 2024
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during half-time you acted in a manner which was improper and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.
 
Mr Ballard admits the Charge and accepts the Standard Penalty.

RESULT
1 match touchline ban
£100 fine
  
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.
 
Reply – Admit/Paper
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – 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.
 
Reply – Deny/Personal
  
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.
 
Reply – Deny/Personal
  
3 December 2024

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
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.
 
Reply – Admit/SP1 - £100 fine and a 1 match touchline ban
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE 
Tom Sills, Manager, Wimborne Town FC

Poole Town FC v Wimborne Town FC
Southern League – Premier Division South
26 August 2024
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged in/or around the 60th minute of the fixture, your language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper towards a Match Official.
 
Reply – Admit/SP1 - a one match touchline ban and a £150 fine
  
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.
 
Reply – Admit/SP1 - a one match touchline ban and a £200 fine
 
Mistaken Identity
Alan Massey, Maidenhead United FC 
 
York City v Maidenhead United FC
National League – Premier
30 November 2024
 
S7 – Receives a second yellow card in the same match

RESULT
Claim upheld
Caution transferred to William De Havilland

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Kwaku Frimpong, Carshalton Athletic FC 
 
Cray Wanderers FC v Carshalton Athletic FC
Isthmian League Premier Division
30 November 2024
 
S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Claim dismissed
3 match suspension remains

2 December 2024

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Neill Byrne, Bradford City FC

Morecambe FC v Bradford City FC
FA Cup
30 November 2024

S2 – Violent Conduct

RESULT
Claim dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Garrett Kelly, Welling United FC

Welling United FC v Tonbridge Angels FC
National League – South
26 November 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
Claim upheld
2 match suspension withdrawn

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Hassan Ibrahiym, Player, Cray Valley (PM)
 
Cray Valley (PM) FC vs Chesham United FC
FA Cup
14 September 2024
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal, at the 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.
 
Hassan Ibrahiym has until 6pm on 9 December 2024 to provide a response.

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

Result 
£200 fine 

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

Result 
£150 fine 
2 month suspension suspended in full for 12 months. 

By FA Staff