31 October 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Stephen Clemence, Manager, Barrow AFC
Bromley FC v Barrow AFC
EFL League 2
26 October 2024
Breaches of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that in or around the 88th minute of the fixture you 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 following your dismissal, in/or around the field of play, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official (Referee)
Reply - Admit/Paper
Result
3 Match Touchline Ban
£1500 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Matt Hobbs, Sporting Director, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC v Manchester City FC
Premier League
20 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area following the end of the fixture you acted in a manner which was improper and/or you used abusive words towards the Match Official(s).
Reply – Admit/ Paper
Result
2 Match Ground Ban
£7000 fine
INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO
Moussa Sissoko, Watford FC
Watford FC v Blackburn FC
EFL Championship
26 October 2024
Breaches of FA Rule E1.1 – It is alleged that your behaviour in or around the 21st minute of the fixture constituted violent conduct.
Reply- Denied Paper
Result
Proven
3 Match Suspension
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Darren Fletcher, 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 you 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 you 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).
30 October 2024
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 FC admit the Charge and elect a paper hearing
Result
£45,000 fine
Warning as to future conduct
Plymouth Argyle FC must publish the outcome of this Commission hearing on the Club’s website and in the next matchday programme (if any such programme is produced), whether that be online or physical or both.
MASS CONFRONATATION
Arsenal FC (Reserves)
Arsenal FC (Reserves) v Aston Villa FC (Reserves)
Premier League 2 – Division 1
30 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 91st minute of the fixture Arsenal FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Reply -Admit/Paper
Result
£6,000 fine
MASS CONFRONATATION
Aston Villa FC (Reserves)
Arsenal FC (Reserves) v Aston Villa FC (Reserves)
Premier League 2 – Division 1
30 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 91st minute of the fixture Aston Villa FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Reply -Admit/Paper
Result
£5,000 fine
INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO
Brad Walker, Tranmere Rovers FC
Tranmere Rovers FC v Crewe Alexandra FC
EFL League 2
26 October 202
Breaches of FA Rule E1.1 – It is alleged that your behaviour in or around the 51st minute of the fixture constituted violent conduct.
Reply – Accept automatic 3 match suspension.
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, you acted in a manner which was improper and/or you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
29 October 2024
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.
The participant has until 6pm on 1 November 2024 to provide a response.
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.
The participant has until 6pm on 1 November 2024 to provide a response.
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Ryan Innis, Forest Green Rovers
Woking FC v Forest Green Rovers
National League - Premier
26 October 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Claim dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Roman Charles-Cook, Dover Athletic FC
Dover Athletic FC v Sittingbourne FC
FA Challenge Trophy
26 October 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Claim dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
John Howard, Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland v Sheffield FC
Northern Premier League Division One East
26 October 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Claim upheld
4 match suspension removed
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Hamza Bencherif, Worksop Town
Worksop Town v FC United of Manchester
FA Challenge Trophy
26 October 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 dismissed
1 match suspension remains
28 October 2024
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Callum Woodward, Coventry Sphinx
Coventry Sphinx v Wellingborough Town
Northern Premier League Division One Midlands
22 October 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
Result
Claim dismissed
3 match suspension remains in place.
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
David Shiels, Worksop Town
Worksop Town v Morpeth Town FC
Northern Premier League Premier Division
22 October 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
Result
Claim dismissed
3 match suspension remains in place.
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Mackenzie Heaney, South Shields
South Shields v Radcliffe FC
National League - North
22 October 2024
S4 – Denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball
Result
Claim upheld
1 Match suspension removed.
24 October 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.
Admit Paper
Result
Warning
£2500 fine
Action plan
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.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Vincent Rees
St George’s Park
14th August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that on 14th August 2024 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 nationality and/or race and/or ethnic origin.
Reply – Admit/ Paper
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Paull Jolleys, Coach, Ashton United FC
Guiseley AFC v Ashton United FC
FA Cup
31 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that during the fixture you acted in a manner which was improper and/or you used abusive words and/or insulting words to a Match Official leading to your dismissal.
Reply – Admit/ Contest Standard Penalty 1
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
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
23 October 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Michael Brothers, Coach, Braintree Town FC
Forest Green Rovers FC v Braintree Town FC
National League - Premier
Saturday, October 19
Breaches of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 87th minute, you acted in a manner which was improper and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.
The participant has until 6pm on 28 October to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Tom Cherry, Coach, Kettering Town FC
Kettering Town FC v Stratford Town FC
Southern League Division One Central
17 August 2024
Breaches of FA Rule E3.1 -
1. It is alleged that in or around the 75th and 88th minutes of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner towards a match official leading to your dismissal.
2. It is alleged that following your dismissal, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.
Reply- Admit/Paper
Result
2 Match Touchline Ban
£100 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Lloyd Owers, Coach, Kidlington FC
Kidlington FC v Hertford Town FC
Southern League Division One Central
31 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that during the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct by throwing a bottle towards a player, leading to your dismissal.
Reply – Admit/Paper
Result
3 Match Touchline Ban
£100 fine
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Oliver Cook, Leatherhead FC
Leatherhead FC v Hartley Wintney FC
Isthmian League South Central
24 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture you acted in a manner which was improper and/or used abusive or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Reply – Admit/ Paper
Result
2 Match Suspension
£150 fine
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Dean Rance, Folkestone Invicta FC
Folkestone Invicta FC v Cray Valley (PM)
Isthmian League Premier Division
24 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture you acted in a manner which was improper and/or used abusive or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Reply – Deny/Paper
Result
Proven
2 Match Suspension
£150 fine
22 October 2024
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Tottenham Hotspur FC
Tottenham Hotspur FC v West Ham United FC
Premier League
19 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 82nd minute of the fixture, Tottenham Hotspur FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Reply – Admit SP1. £20,000 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Jay Sadler, Manager, Portsmouth FC Women
Bristol City Women FC vs Portsmouth FC Women
FA Women’s Championship
20 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the match officials dressing room upon completion of above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words.
The participant has until 6pm on 25 October to provide a response.
21 October 2024
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Eunis Lievins, Royston Town FC
Royston Town FC v Spalding United FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
15 October 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Louis Rogers, Hastings United
Hastings United v Cheshunt FC
Isthmian League Premier Division
15 October 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
Upheld
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Aaron Steadman, 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.
Mr Steadman denies the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
Proven
Fined £225
2 Match Touchline Suspension
18 October 2024
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
E3 CHARGE PURSUANT TO REGULATION 5 OF THE ON-FIELD REGULATIONS
Sidney Gbla, Metropolitan Police FC
South Park (Reigate) FC vs Metropolitan Police FC
Isthmian League South Central
26 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, you used violent conduct towards another player.
Reply – Admit/Paper
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Obed Yeboah, South Park FC
South Park (Reigate) FC vs Metropolitan Police FC
Isthmian League South Central
26 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in/or around the 95th minute of the fixture, following your dismissal, you acted in a manner which was improper by failing to leave the field of play in timely manner.
Reply – Admit/Paper
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
South Park FC
South Park (Reigate) FC vs Metropolitan Police FC
Isthmian League South Central
26 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, South Park FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Reply – Admit/ Paper
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Metropolitan Police FC
South Park (Reigate) FC vs Metropolitan Police FC
Isthmian League South Central
26 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, Metropolitan Police FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Reply – Admit/ Paper
MASS CONFRONATATION
Southampton FC U18
Southampton FC U18 v Aston Villa FC U18
U18 Premier League South
31 August 2024
Breach of FA Rules E20.1 - It is alleged that in/or around the 84th minute of the fixture Southampton FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Reply – Admit/Paper
MASS CONFRONATATION
Aston Villa FC U18
Southampton FC U18 v Aston Villa FC U18
U18 Premier League South
31 August 2024
Breach of FA Rules E20.1 - It is alleged that in/or around the 84th minute of the fixture Aston Villa FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Reply – Admit/Paper
17 October 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Wayne Rooney, Manager, Plymouth Argyle FC
Plymouth Argyle FC v Blackburn Rovers FC
English Football League Championship
5 October 2024
Charges
Charged with misconduct for three breaches of FA Rule E3.1 in respect of the above fixture.
1. It is alleged that in or around 87th minute of the fixture his conduct was improper and/or he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official, which led to his dismissal.
2. It is alleged that prior to his dismissal his conduct was improper and/or violent.
3. It is alleged that following the end of the fixture his conduct, by returning to the field of play, was improper.
Mr Rooney admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
RESULT:
• £5,500 fine
• 1 match touchline ban
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Craig Mudd, Assistant Coach, Manchester City U21
Derby County FC U21 vs Manchester City FC U21
Premier League 2 – Division 1
23 August 2024
Charge
Charged with misconduct for breach of FA Rule E3.1 in respect of the above fixture.
It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture he acted in a manner which was improper.
Mr Mudd admits the charge and elects for a paper hearing.
RESULT:
• £400 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Stuart Dudley, Coach, Plymouth Parkway FC
Plymouth Parkway FC v Walton & Hersham FC
Southern League Premier Division South
7 September 2024
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 used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.
Mr Dudley admits the charge but contests the standard penalty.
RESULT:
• Standard Penalty 1 imposed (£150 fine, 1 match touchline ban)
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Chelsea FC
Chelsea FC v Nottingham Forest FC
Premier League
6 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 88th minute of the fixture, Chelsea FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Result
£40,000 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Nottingham Forest FC
Chelsea FC v Nottingham Forest FC
Premier League
6 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 88th minute of the fixture, Nottingham Forest FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Result
£125,000 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Mark Stimson, Manager, Grays Athletic FC
Hertford Town FC v Grays Athletic FC
FA Trophy
9 September 2023
Breaches of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that during the second half of the fixture you acted in an improper manner and/or used threatening words and/or behaviour and/or used insulting and/or abusive words towards an opponent.
2. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used threatening words and/or behaviour and/or used violent conduct towards an opponent.
Reply – Admit/Paper
Result
6 month suspension from All Football and Football Related Activity
£150 fine
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Tom Huckerby, Wroxham FC
Wroxham FC v Gorleston FC
Isthmian League North
26 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1- It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture you acted in a manner which was improper and/or used abusive or insulting words or behaviour towards a Match Official.
Reply – Admit/Paper
Result
2 Match suspension
£75 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Gary Jones, Coach, Marine FC
Marine FC v Kings Lynn Town FC
National League North
24 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 75th minute of the fixture you acted in a manner which was improper and/or you used abusive and/or insulting words or behaviour to a Match Official.
Reply – Deny/ Paper
Result
Proven
2 Match Touchline Ban
£300 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
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - 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.
The Club has until 21 October to provide a response.
16 October 2024
MISTAKEN IDENTITY
Sandy Baltimore, Chelsea FC Women
Arsenal Women FC v Chelsea FC Women
Women’s Super League
12 October 2024
RESULT
Upheld
Caution transferred to Erin Cuthbert
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Arthur Penney, Chelmsford City
Barnet FC v Chelmsford City
FA Cup
12 October 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Jeremiah Pinder, Dartford FC
Dartford FC v Hendon FC
Isthmian League Premier Division
12 October 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Upheld
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Benjamin Middleton, Cleethorpes Town FC
Cleethorpes Town FC v Heaton Stannington
Northern Premier League Division One East
12 October 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
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – FAST TRACK CASE
Mark Cooper, Yeovil Town FC
Oldham Athletic FC v Yeovil Town FC
National League
21 September 2024
Charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3.1 in respect of the above fixture.
It is alleged that Mr Cooper acted in an improper manner in/or around the 90+4th minute and the 90+8th minute of the above fixture.
Mr Cooper denies the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing
Regulatory Commission Result:
• Not Proven
Appeal Board Result:
• Appeal dismissed
15 October 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
14 October 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Nuno Espirito Santo, Manager, Nottingham Forest FC
Brighton & Hove Albion FC v Nottingham Forest FC
Premier League
22 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the above fixture you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Response – Admit/ Personal
RESULT
• Suspended 1 match touchline suspension immediately activated
• Further 2 match touchline suspension
• Fined £55,000
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Morgan Gibbs-White, Player, Nottingham Forest FC
Brighton & Hove Albion FC v Nottingham Forest FC
Premier League
22 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture, following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Fourth Official.
Response – Admit/Personal
RESULT
• 1 match suspension
• Fined £20,000
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Evangelos Marinakis (EM), 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.
RESULT
• Proven
• 5 match ground/stadium suspension
APPEAL RESULT
• Appeal by EM dismissed
• 5 match ground/stadium suspension remains as ordered
11 October 2024
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Raul Da Silva, Cheshunt FC
Dover Athletic FC v Cheshunt FC
FA Challenge Trophy
05 October 2024
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Dismissed
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Daniel Newton, Berkhamsted FC
Hanwell Town FC v Berkhamsted FC
FA Challenge Trophy
05 October 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension removed
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Finn Delap, Buxton FC
Buxton FC v Curzon Ashton FC
National League - North
05 October 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
MISTAKEN IDENTITY
James Harris, Warrington Town FC
Chorley v Warrington Town FC
National League - North
05 October 2024
RESULT
Upheld
Caution transferred to Murphy Bennett
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
John White, Assistant Manager, Braintree Town FC
Braintree Town FC v Altrincham FC
National League – Premier
5 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3- It is alleged that in or around the 74th minute of the fixture, you used abusive and/or insulting words and/or your conduct was improper.
Admit SP1 – 1 match touchline suspension and £125 fine.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ian Evatt, Manager, Bolton Wanderers FC
Bolton Wanderers FC v Shrewsbury Town FC
English Football League One
5 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the end of the fixture your conduct on the field of play was improper and/or violent.
Reply – Admit/Paper
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – MEDIA COMMENTS
Nottingham Forest FC
Everton FC vs Nottingham Forest FC
Premier League
21 April 2024
1. Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – Nottingham Forest FC
It is alleged that comments posted to X from account @NFFC at 3:37pm on 21 April 2024, constitute improper conduct in that they imply bias and/or question the integrity of the Match Official(s) and/or the Video Assistant Referee, and/or bring the game into disrepute, contrary to FA Rule E3.1.
NFFC denied the charge and requested a personal hearing
RESULT
Charge proven
Fined £750,000
Warned as to future conduct
9 October 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Gary Monk, Manager, Cambridge United FC
Cambridge United FC v Rotherham United FC
English Football League One
1 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute and following the end of the fixture you acted in an improper manner and/or confrontational manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words towards a Match Official.
Response – Admit SP1 – 1MTLB & £1,000 fine.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Louis Collins, Coach, Hanworth Villa FC
Hanworth Villa FC v Margate FC
FA Challenge Trophy
7 September 2024
Charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3.1 in respect of the above fixture.
It is alleged that in or around the 38th minute of the fixture, he acted in an improper manner and used violent conduct leading to his dismissal.
Mr Collins admitted the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
DECISION AND ORDERS:
• 1 match TLB
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Danny Robinson, Hungerford Town FC
Hungerford Town FC v Swindon Supermarine FC
Southern League – Premier Division South
26 August 2024
Post-Match Media Comments
Charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3 in respect of comments made in a post-match interview on 26 August 2024, following the above listed fixture.
It is alleged that in the post-match interview he acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words in respect of a Match Official, contrary to FA Rule 3.1.
Mr Robinson admitted the Charge, and elected a Paper Hearing.
DECISION AND ORDERS:
• £250 FINE
• 1 match touchline suspension, suspended in its entirety for a period of 18 months
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Jake Wright, Club Official, Welling United FC
Bath City FC v Welling United FC
National League – South
17 August 2024
Media Comments
Charged with Misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3 in respect of comments posted on X (formerly Twitter) following the abovenamed fixture.
It was alleged that Mr Wright’s comments posted on X constituted improper conduct and/or contained insulting and/or abusive words towards a Match Official (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.
Mr Wright admitted the Charge, and elected a Paper Hearing.
DECISION AND ORDERS:
• 2 match stadium ban (Welling United FC home fixtures)
• A warning as to future conduct
8 October 2024
Breach of FA Rules – Misconduct FA Rule E3.1.
Havant & Waterlooville FC
It is alleged that the Club acted in an improper manner and brought the game into disrepute by amending the contract of Muhammadu Faal to include an ‘Optional 1 Year Extension’ clause without his knowledge or consent.
Havant & Waterlooville FC denied the Charge, and elected a Paper Hearing.
RESULT
• Proven
• £500 fine
• Havant and Waterlooville FC shall be immediately suspended from registering any new players to its First Team squad (Category 3 level), whether non-contract or contract players, including loan or work experience players from the date of communication of this decision up to and including 31 January 2025. The following actions do not contravene a registration suspension:
1. The return from loan of a contract player, solely where the loan agreement expires, naturally;
2. The extension of the loan of a contract players, beyond the natural expiry of the loan agreement;
3. The permanent engagement of a contract player who was temporarily registered for the club directly prior to the registration ban being imposed; and
4. The registration of a contract player who was already registered with the club as a non-contract player directly prior to the registration ban being imposed.
• In exceptional circumstances, the Club may apply for special dispensation from the FA Player Status Department and/or Southern League should they be unable to meet the minimum criteria to fulfil a fixture during the term of the registration suspension. It shall be at the sole discretion of the relevant department of the relevant governing body as to whether exceptional circumstances do indeed apply and whether the Club shall be permitted to register a player as a result of the circumstances.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Thomas Anderson, Doncaster Rovers FC
Doncaster Rovers FC v Chesterfield FC
English Football League 2
28 September 2024
Charged with Misconduct in respect of two breaches of FA Rule E3.1 in respect of the above fixture.
o Charge 1 - It is alleged that in or around the 85th minute of the fixture, following his dismissal, he acted in a manner which was improper and/or used threatening and/or abusive words and/or behaviour to the Match Official.
o Charge 2 - It is alleged that in or around the 85th minute of the fixture, following his dismissal, he acted in a manner which was improper and/or used threatening and/or abusive words and/or behaviour to the Fourth Official.
Mr Anderson admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
RESULT
£3,000 fine
3 match suspension
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Paula Serer, Aston Villa Womens FC
Brighton & Hove Albion Women FC v Aston Villa Womens FC
Women’s Super League
05 October 2024
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Dismissed
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Matthew Rhead, Kidsgrove Athletic FC
Kidsgrove Athletic FC v Nantwich Town FC
Northern Premier League Division One West
05 October 2024
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Dismissed
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Joshua Tobin, Walton & Hersham FC
Ashford United v Walton & Hersham FC
FA Challenge Trophy
05 October 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Alex Fisher, Chertsey Town FC
Chertsey Town FC v Billericay Town
FA Challenge Trophy
05 October 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
Upheld
1 match suspension removed
4 October 2024
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Michael Fisher, Biggleswade FC
Biggleswade FC v Canvey Island FC
FA Cup
29 September 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
George Kellow, Cribbs
Cribbs v Shaftesbury
Southern League Division One South
28 September 2024
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Upheld
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 admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.
RESULT
£375.00 fine
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 admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.
RESULT
£375.00 fine
3 October 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONUCT – STANDARD CASE
Loui Hazelwood, Walthamstow FC
Gorleston FC v Walthamstow FC
FA Cup
31 August 2024
Charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3.1 in respect of the above fixture.
It is alleged that Mr Hazelwood acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive/insulting language towards a Match Official, leading to his dismissal.
Mr Hazelwood denied the Charge and elected a Paper Hearing.
DECISION:
• Proven
• 2 match touchline suspension
• £150 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK)
Graham Alexander, Manager, Bradford City AFC
Walsall FC v Bradford City FC
EFL League Two
14 September 2024
Charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3 in respect of comments made
during post-match media interviews on 14 September 2024, following the above mentioned fixture.
It is alleged that he acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting words during your post-match media interviews by making comments that imply bias and/or question the integrity of a Match Official, contrary to FA Rule E3.1.
Mr Alexander admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
RESULT
£1,600 fine
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Daryl Coleman, Player, Sutton Common Rovers FC
Sutton Common Rovers FC vs Raynes Park Vale FC
Isthmian League South Central
1 April 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1:
1. It is alleged that in/or around the 65th minute, following his dismissal, he acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official.
2. It is alleged that following the fixture, in or around the changing rooms, he acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening words and/or behaviour towards the Match Official(s).
Mr Coleman denies the Charges and elects a Personal Hearing.
RESULT
Charge 1 – Proven
Charge 2 – Proven
£250 fine
6 match suspension
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Milutin Osmajic, Preston North Ends FC
Preston North End FC v Blackburn Rovers FC
English Football League Championship
22 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E1.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 87th minute of the fixture, contrary to the Laws of the Game – Law 12, you committed an act of violent conduct by biting Mr. Owen Beck.
Response – Admit/ Paper
RESULT
8 match suspension
Fined £15,000
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Andy Mangan, Assistant Coach, Stockport County FC
Barnsley FC v Stockport County FC
English Football League One
28 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute you acted in an improper manner.
Response – Admit SP1 – 1 match touchline ban and £500 fine.
1 October 2024
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Portsmouth FC
Portsmouth FC v Sheffield United FC
English Football League Championship
28 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, Portsmouth FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
The Club has until 6pm on 3 October 2024 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Sheffield United FC
Portsmouth FC v Sheffield United FC
English Football League Championship
28 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, Sheffield United FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
The Club has until 6pm on 3 October 2024 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) –-NON STANDARD CASE
Bradford City FC
Bradford City FC v AFC Wimbledon
EFL League Two
21 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1- It is alleged that in or around the 91st minute of the fixture, Bradford City FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
The Club admit the Charge and elect a paper hearing.
RESULT
£2,250 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) –-NON-STANDARD CASE
AFC Wimbledon
Bradford City FC v AFC Wimbledon
EFL League Two
21 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1- It is alleged that in or around the 91st minute of the fixture, AFC Wimbledon failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
The Club admit the Charge and elect a paper hearing.
RESULT
£2,750 fine
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Mitchell Parker, Binfield FC
Horndean v Binfield
FA Challenge Trophy
7 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1- It is alleged that in/or around the 75th minute of the fixture, following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner towards a Match Official.
Mr Parker admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
2 match suspension
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United FC
Manchester United FC v Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League
29 September 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Claim upheld
3 match suspension removed
