30 September 2024
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Thomas Anderson, Doncaster Rovers FC
Doncaster Rovers FC v Chesterfield FC
EFL League Two
28 September 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Jonathan Varane, Queens Park Rangers FC
Blackburn Rovers FC v Queens Park Rangers FC
EFL Championship
28 September 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United FC
Manchester United FC v Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League
29 September 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
Result
Upheld
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Mark Cooper, Manager, Yeovil Town FC
Oldham Athletic FC v Yeovil Town FC
National League
21 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that you 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.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT –STANDARD CASE
Fabian Hurzeler, Manager, Brighton and Hove Albion 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 you acted in an improper manner.
Mr Hurzeler admits the Charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1.
Result
£8,000 Fine.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Wrexham FC
Birmingham City FC v Wrexham FC
EFL League One
16 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1- It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Wrexham 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 request a paper hearing.
RESULT
£3,750 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD
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.
The Club admit the Charge and request a paper hearing.
RESULT
£20,000 fine
26 September 2024
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.
Result
Proven
3 Match Touchline Ban
£150 fine
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
Result
£200 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Freddie Hamlin, Coach, Erith & Belvedere FC
East Grinstead Town Vs Erith & Belvedere FC
Isthmian League South East
1 April 2024
Breach of rule E3.1 - It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.
Result
Proven
2 Match touchline ban
£150 fine
MASS CONFONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Erith & Belvedere 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, Erith & Belvedere FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants and/or officials did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Result
Proven
£300 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Chris Hill, Kit Manager, East Grinstead Town FC
East Grinstead Town Vs Erith & Belvedere FC
Isthmian League South East
1 April 2024
Breach of rule E3.1 - It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.
Result
Proven
2 Match touchline ban
£150 fine
25 September 2024
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.
The Participant has until 6pm on 30 September 2024 to provide a response.
24 September 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.
The Participant has until 6pm on 2 October 2024 to provide a response.
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.
The Participant has until 6pm on 2 October 2024 to provide a response.
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Di’Shon Bernard, Sheffield Wednesday FC
Luton Town v Sheffield Wednesday FC
EFL Championship
21 September 2024
S4 – Denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball
RESULT:
Dismissed
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Joshua Brooking, Dorking Wanderers FC
Weston super Mare AFC v Dorking Wanderers FC
National League - South
21 September 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
RESULT
Upheld
23 September 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 denies the Charge and elects a paper hearing.
Result
Proven
£225 fine
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 FC admits the Charge and elects a paper hearing.
Result
£500 fine
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 FC admits the Charge and elects a paper hearing.
Result
£750 fine
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 admits the Charge and elects a paper hearing.
Result
1 Match suspension
£250 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON STANDARD CASE
Tommy Widdrington, Manager, Aldershot Town FC
Boston United FC vs Aldershot Town FC
National League
14 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in the Match Official’s changing room, you acted in a manner which was
improper and/or you used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official.
Mr Widdrington admits the Charge and elects a paper hearing.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Derek Adams, Manager, Morecambe FC
Morecambe FC v Colchester United FC
English Football League 2
14 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 21st and 24th minutes, you acted in an improper manner and/or confrontational manner towards
the Match Officials, leading to your dismissal.
Mr Adams admits the Charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1.
Result
1 Match touchline ban
£500 Fine.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) –-STANDARD CASE
Birmingham City FC
Birmingham City FC v Wrexham FC
EFL League One
16 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1- It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Birmingham City FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Birmingham City FC admits the Charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1.
Result
£2,500 Fine.
19 September 2024
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Aaron Taylor, Bideford AFC
Helston Athletic v Bideford AFC
Southern League Division One South
14 September 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
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.
RESULT
£500
MASS CONFRONTATION
Hartlepool United FC, Cub
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 admits their charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
£800
19 September 2024
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.
Result
Proven
2 Match Touchline Ban
£200 fine
17 September 2024
BREACH OF FA RULES BETTING
Robert Hutchings
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – charged with Misconduct in respect of 5,547 bets placed on football matches between 28 January 2018 to 14 February 2024.
Mr Hutchings admits his charge and elects a paper hearing.
Result
£750 fine
£500 of fine suspended for 12 months.
BREACH OF FA RULES BETTING
Dylan Duffy, Player, Lincoln City FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – He is charged with Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 30 bets placed on football matches between 18 August 2023 to 23 April 2024.
Mr Duffy accepts the Charge and elects a Personal Hearing.
Result
Warning
£4000 fine
£2000 suspended for 12 months
16 September 2024
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Jack McEvilly, Burnley FC
Brentford FC v Burnley FC
U18 Professional Development League - North
14 September 2024
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Dismissed
13 September 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - NON-STANDARD CASE
Sheffield United FC
Sheffield United FC v Watford FC
EFL Championship
01 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1
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.
2. It is alleged that upon conclusion 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 FC accepts the Charge and elects a paper hearing.
Result
£17000 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - NON-STANDARD CASE
Watford FC
Sheffield United FC v Watford FC
EFL Championship
01 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1
1. It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Watford FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
2. It is alleged that upon conclusion of the fixture, Watford FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Watford FC accepts the Charge and elects a paper hearing.
Result
£5000 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - NON-STANDARD CASE
York City FC
York City FC v Rochdale AFC
National League - Premier
20 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1
It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, York City FC 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
York City FC accepts the Charge and elects a paper hearing.
Result
£750 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - NON-STANDARD CASE
Rochdale AFC
York City FC v Rochdale AFC
National League - Premier
20 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1
It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, Rochdale AFC 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.
Rochdale AFC accepts the Charge and elects a paper hearing.
Result
£500 fine
12 September 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.
RESULT
1 match touchline ban
£100 fine
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Ghassimu Sow, AFC Croydon Athletic
AFC Croydon Athletic v Merstham FC
Isthmian League Division One South East
10 September 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Upheld
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Joseph Pursey, Coventry Sphinx
Coventry Sphinx v Sporting Khalsa FC
FA Challenge Trophy
07 September 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Bradley Sach, Chatham Town FC
Chatham Town FC v Hendon FC
Isthmian League Premier Division
07 September 2024
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Dismissed
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Joshua Dawodu, Royston Town FC
Royston Town FC v Kettering Town FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
07 September 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
11 September 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – BETTING
Alan Houldsworth, FA Registered Agent
Breach of FA Rule E8 – He is charged with Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 1,803 bets placed on football matches between 18 March 2018 to 25 March 2024. It is alleged that each bet is a separate breach of FA Rule E8 (as applicable).
Mr Houldsworth accepts the Charge and elects a paper hearing.
Result
3 month suspension from All Football and Football Related Activity
£2500 fine.
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.
The participant has until 6pm on 27 September 2024 to provide a response.
6 September 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Michael Duff, Manager, Huddersfield Town FC
Rotherham United FC vs Huddersfield Town FC
League One
31 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner, leading to your dismissal.
Mr Duff admits the Charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1.
Result
£1000 fine and 1 match touchline ban.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Andrew Quy, Coach, Huddersfield Town FC
Rotherham United FC vs Huddersfield Town FC
League One
31 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 89th minute of the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner, leading to your dismissal.
Mr Quy admits the Charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1.
Result
£500 fine
5 September 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ade Cole, Player, Walthamstow FC
Gorleston FC vs Walthamstow FC
FA Cup
31 August 2024
Breaches of rule E3:
1. It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, in/or around the field of play, Mr Cole acted in an improper manner and/or used threatening words towards a Match Official.
2. It is alleged that following the fixture, in or around the Match Officials dressing room, Mr Cole acted in an improper manner and/or used threatening words and/or behaviour towards the Match Official(s).
Mr Cole has until 6pm on 13 September 2024 to respond to the charges.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Loui Hazlewood, Coach, Walthamstow FC
Gorleston FC vs Walthamstow FC
FA Cup
31 August 2024
Breach of rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Hazlewood acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official, leading to his dismissal.
Mr Hazlewood has until 6pm on 13 September 2024 to respond to the charges.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NOT SEEN INCIDENT
Ashley Fletcher, Player, Blackpool FC
Blackpool FC v Wycombe Wanderers FC
EFL League One
31 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E1.1 – It is alleged that your behaviour in or around the 32nd minute of the fixture constituted violent conduct.
Ashley Fletcher admits the Charge and accepts the automatic penalty.
Sanction:-
3 match suspension
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 admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
Result
1 Match Touchline Ban
£6000 fine
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 admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
Result
2 Match Suspension
£2400 fine
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Charley Tuttle, Aylesbury United FC
Aylesbury United FC v North Leigh FC
Southern League Division One Central
31 August 2024
S2 – Violent Conduct
Result:
Dismissed
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Benjamin Middleton, Cleethorpes Town FC
Malvern Town FC v Cleethorpes Town FC
FA Cup
31 August 2024
S2 – Violent Conduct
Result:
Upheld
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Javid Swaby-Neavin, Stalybridge Celtic FC
Vauxhall Motors FC v Stalybridge Celtic Fc
Northern Premier League Division One West
31 August 2024
S2 – Violent Conduct
Result:
Upheld
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Mekhi Savage, AFC Croydon Athletic
Burgess Hill Town v AFC Croydon Athletic
FA Cup
31 August 2024
S1 – Serious Foul Play
Result:
Upheld
4 September 2024
SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Leicester City FC
Leicester City FC vs Aston Villa FC
Premier League
31 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Leicester City FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper.
Leicester City FC admits the Charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1.
Result
£20,000 Fine
3 September 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Jordan Peart, player Walthamstow FC
Gorleston FC vs Walthamstow FC
FA Cup
31 August 2024
2 Breaches of rule E3:
1. It is alleged that in/or around the 93rd minute, 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 Match Officials dressing room, he acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening words and/or violent behaviour towards the Match Official(s).
Please note – an Interim Suspension Order was issued upon charge.
Jordan Peart has until 11 September 2024 to respond to the charges.
