31 March 2025
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Torquay United FC
Eastbourne Borough FC vs Torquay United FC
National League South
19 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, Torquay United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Torquay United FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing
RESULT
£450 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Eastbourne Borough FC
Eastbourne Borough FC vs Torquay United FC
National League South
19 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, Eastbourne Borough FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Eastbourne Borough FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.
RESULT
£500 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Witham Town FC
Witham Town FC v Redbridge FC
Isthmian League North
25 January 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 11th minute of the above fixture. Witham Town FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative and/or violent.
Witham Town FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.
RESULT
£250 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Redbridge FC
Witham Town FC v Redbridge FC
Isthmian League North
25 January 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 11th minute of the above fixture. Redbridge FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative and/or violent.
Redbridge FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.
RESULT
£275 fine
PLEA OF MITIGATION – MULTI-PARTICIPANT MISCONDUCT
Sherwood Colliery FC
Sherwood Colliery FC v Dunston FC
Northern Premier League – Division One East
22 February 2024
RESULT
£250 fine
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Padhraic O’Connor, Lincoln City FC
Wycombe Wanderers v Lincoln City FC
EFL League One
29 March 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
4 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Javan Wright, Bideford AFC
Cribbs v Bideford AFC
Southern League Division One South
25 March 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Benedict Frempah, Wingate & Finchley FC
Wingate & Finchley FC v Cray Valley (PM)
Isthmian League Premier Division
29 March 2025
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
1 match suspension remains
28 March 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ronald Mcilreavy, Chairman, Hanley Town FC
Hanley Town FC v Runcorn Linnets FC
Northern Premier League West Division
1 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, you acted in a manner which was improper and/or you used threatening and/or abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the Match Official(s).
Deny/Paper
RESULT
Proven
£250 fine
3 match Ground/Stadium ban
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Scott Adey-Linforth, Manager, Bromsgrove Sporting FC
AFC Sudbury v Bromsgrove Sporting FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
23 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture you acted in an improper and/or confrontational manner and/or used insulting words towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.
Admit/Paper
RESULT
£200 fine
2 match touchline ban
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Heaton Stannington FC
Heaton Stannington FC v Stocksbridge Park Steels FC
Northern Premier League – East Division
18 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that at full-time of the fixture, Heaton Stannington FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials did not behave in a way which is improper.
Admit/Paper
RESULT
£500 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Stocksbridge Park Steels FC
Heaton Stannington FC v Stocksbridge Park Steels FC
Northern Premier League – East Division
18 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that at full-time of the fixture, Stocksbridge Park Steels FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials did not behave in a way which is improper.
Admit/Paper
RESULT
£500 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – E3 CHARGE PURSUANT TO REGULATION 5 OF THE ON-FIELD REGULATIONS
Harvey Bradbury, Player, Havant & Waterlooville FC
Havant & Waterlooville FC vs AFC Totton
Southern League Premier South
26 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 1st minute of the fixture, you used violent conduct towards another player.
Harvey Bradbury has until 6pm on 7 April 2025 to provide a response.
27 March 2025
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Joe Ferguson, Newton Aycliffe
Newton Aycliffe v Stocksbridge Park Steels FC
Northern Premier League Division One East
22 March 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Ethan Smith, Herne Bay FC
Herne Bay FC v Burgess Hill Town
Isthmian League Division One South East
22 March 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Justin Amaluzor, Altrincham FC
Altrincham FC v Solihull Moors FC
National League - Premier
25 March 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Alexander Foreshaw, Darlaston Town
Long Eaton United v Darlaston Town
Northern Premier League Division One Midlands
22 March 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
MISTAKEN IDENTITY
Iyrwah Gooden, Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC
Dunston FC v Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC
Northern Premier League Division One East
22 March 2025
RESULT
Upheld
Caution transferred to Myles La Bastide
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
George Howard, Ashford United FC
Ramsgate FC v Ashford United FC
Isthmian League South East
10 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that following completion of the fixture you acted in a manner which was improper and/or you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official leading to your dismissal.
2. It is further alleged that following your dismissal, in/or around the dressing rooms, you acted in a manner which was improper and/or you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official .
Admits Charge 1
Denies Charge 2
Paper
RESULT
Charge 2 Proven
£250 fine
2 match touchline ban
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Steve Lovell, Manager, Herne Bay FC
Herne Bay FC v Three Bridges FC
Isthmian League South East
26 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that in or around the 57th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the Match Official(s), leading to your dismissal; and/or
2. It is alleged that following your dismissal, you acted in an improper language and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and or behaviour towards the Match Official(s); and/or
3. It is alleged that following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner by continuing to have a direct view of the field of play.
Admit/Paper
RESULT
£150 fine
2 match touchline ban
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Sukhjit Khera, Manager, Metropolitan Police FC
Southall FC vs Metropolitan Police FC
Isthmian League South Central
20 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 73rd minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.
Admit/Paper
RESULT
£50 fine
1 match touchline ban
26 March 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Gary Caldwell, Manager, Exeter City FC
Lincoln City FC vs Exeter City FC
League One
22 March 2025
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, leading to your dismissal.
Gary Caldwell has until 6pm on 31 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Becky Langley, Manager, Newcastle United Women
Newcastle United Women v Sunderland AFC Ladies
FA Women’s Championship
23 March 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1–
1. It is alleged that in or around the 91st minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner, leading to your dismissal; and/or
2. It is alleged that at the end of the fixture, you acted in an improper by returning to the field of play after being dismissed.
Becky Langley has until 6pm on 31 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Scott Parker, Manager, Burnley FC
Burnley FC v West Bromwich Albion FC
EFL Championship
11 March 2025
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, by entering the field of play at full time and remonstrating with the match official(s).
Admit Paper
Result
1 match touchline ban
£2000 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Paul Collicutt, Manager, Bishops Cleeve FC
Melksham Town FC v Bishops Cleeve FC
Southern League Premier Division South
21 October 2024
Breach 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 an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words towards a match official.
Denied Paper
Result
Proven
3 match touchline ban
£225 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Ken Hope, Coach, Ashford Town (Middx) FC
Ashford Town (Middx) FC v Binfield FC
Isthmian League South Central
20 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 64th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner leading to your dismissal.
Denied Paper
Result
Proven
£150 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ashford Town (Middx) FC
Ashford Town (Middx) FC v Binfield FC
Isthmian League South Central
20 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 64th minute of the above fixture, Ashford Town (Middx) FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials did not behave in a way which is improper.
Denied Paper
Result
Proven
£300 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Binfield FC
Ashford Town (Middx) FC v Binfield FC
Isthmian League South Central
20 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 64th minute of the above fixture, Binfield FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials did not behave in a way which is improper.
Admit Paper
Result
£250 fine
25 March 2025
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Billy Whaite, Morecambe FC (U18)
Carlisle United U18 v Morecambe U18
Youth Alliance North East Conference
22 March 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Dismissed
4 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Joshua Nelmes, Bishops Cleeve
Bemerton Heath Harlequins v Bishops Cleeve
Southern League Division One South
18 March 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Upheld
5 match suspension withdrawn
24 March 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Mass Discrimination
West Ham United FC
Chelsea FC v West Ham United FC
Premier League
3 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E21 –
It is alleged that in or around 62nd minute of the fixture, West Ham United FC failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) attending the Match did not:
• behave in a way which is improper, offensive, abusive, indecent and insulting (E21.1); and
• conduct themselves in a manner prohibited by paragraph E21.1 in circumstances where that conduct is discriminatory in that it includes a reference, whether express or implied, to sexual orientation.
West Ham United FC has until 6pm on 1 April 2025 to provide a response.
21 March 2025
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Sheffield United FC
Sheffield United FC v Bristol City FC
EFL Championship
11 March 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – 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 was improper and/or provocative.
Result
£120,000 fine
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Mattheus Cunha
AFC Bournemouth v Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
FA Cup
1 March 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 121st minute of the fixture, following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner.
Result
1 Match Suspension
£50,000 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Allegation of Discrimination
Chris Donnell, Player, Fulham FC
Southampton FC U21 vs Fulham FC U21
Premier League 2 – Division 1
Friday 10th January 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3 –
It is alleged that during the fixture you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words, contrary to FA Rule
E3.1.
It is further alleged that this breach of FA Rule E3.1 is an “Aggravated Breach” as defined in Rule E3.2, as it included a reference,
whether express or implied, to disability.
Chris Donnell has until 6pm on 31 March 2025 to provide a response.
20 March 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Spencer Day, Manager, Farnborough FC
Farnborough FC vs Hampton & Richmond FC (“the Match”)
26th December 2024
National League South
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that you acted in an improper manner during the interview by making comments which are not in the best interest of the game and/or used insulting words about a Match Official, contrary to FA Rule E3.1.
Result
3 Match Touchline Ban
£450 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Paul Doswell, Manager, Sholing FC
Chertsey Town FC v Sholing FC
Southern League Premier Division South
22 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 75th minute of the fixture, you repeatedly acted in an improper manner, leading to your dismissal.
Result
2 match extended touchline ban
£225 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Tom Cherry, Coach, Kettering Town FC
Farsley Celtic FC v Kettering Town FC
FA Cup
Saturday, October 12 (15:00)
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 86th minute of the fixture, your language and/or behavior was improper, leading to your dismissal.
Result
1 match touchline ban
£100 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Kevin Hake, Manager, Chatham Town FC
Chatham Town FC v Folkestone Invicta FC
Isthmian League Premier
14 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that in/or around the 24th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct.
2. It is further alleged that following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner by continuing to view the fixture.
Result
4 match extended touchline ban
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Chatham Town FC
Chatham Town FC v Folkestone Invicta FC
Isthmian League Premier
14 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 24th minute of the above fixture, Chatham Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative and/or violent.
Result
£550 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Folkestone Invicta FC
Chatham Town FC v Folkestone Invicta FC
Isthmian League Premier
14 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 24th minute of the above fixture, Folkestone Invicta FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Result
£550 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ashley Bennett, Manager, Cribbs FC
Exmouth Town FC v Cribbs FC
Southern League Division One South
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that in/or around the 52nd minute and following the completion 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.
2. It is alleged that following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or threatening behaviour towards a Match Official.
Ashley Bennett admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
£100 fine
1 match touchline ban
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Scott Barrow, Player, Darlington FC
Kidderminster Harriers FC v Darlington FC
National League North
21 January 2025
Breach of FA Rule E1.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 90+2nd minute of the fixture, contrary to the Laws of the Game – Law 12, you committed the sending-off offence of biting someone or violent conduct.
Scott Barrow denies the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
Not Proven
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Joey May, Coach, Redbridge FC
Redbridge FC v Cambridge City FC
Isthmian League North
21 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
Charge 1: It is alleged that in/or around the 89th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or
insulting words or behaviour towards the Assistant Referee, Philip Evans, leading to your dismissal.
Charge 2: It is alleged that following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Assistant Referee, Philip Evans.
Joey May admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
£100 fine
1 match Stadium/Ground ban
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Daniel Kedwell, Manager, Ashford United FC
Merstham FC vs Ashford United FC
Isthmian League South East
30 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during half time of the fixture, in or around the Match Official(s) dressing room, 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.
Daniel Kedwell denies the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
Proven
£150 fine
2 match touchline ban
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ben Smith, Manager, Ramsgate FC
East Grinstead Town FC v Ramsgate FC
Isthmian League – South East
3 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 90+10th minute the fixture you acted in an improper manner, leading to your dismissal.
Ben Smith admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
£150 fine
2 match touchline ban
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Gus Sow, Player, AFC Croydon Athletic
AFC Croydon Athletic vs Merstham FC
FA Cup
10 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. 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 and/or behaviour towards the Match Official(s); and/or
2. It is alleged that thereafter, during halftime of the fixture, in or around the changing rooms, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the Match Official(s).
Gus Sow admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
£100 fine
19 March 2025
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Ethan Sutcliffe, Tonbridge Angels FC
Bath City FC v Tonbridge Angels FC
National League - South
15 March 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Luke Holmes, Bashley FC
Bashley FC v Helston Athletic
Southern League Division One South
15 March 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Aiden Prall, Sheppey United
Ashford United v Sheppey United
Isthmian League Division One South East
15 March 2025
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
1 match suspension remains
18 March 2025
Crowd Misconduct
Tottenham Hotspur FC
Manchester United FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC (“the Match”)
Premier League
29 September 2024
Breaches of FA Rule E21 – Tottenham Hotspur FC were charged with misconduct for two breaches of FA Rule E21 in respect of the Match:
Charge 1:
It is alleged that in or around 45+4th minute of the fixture, Tottenham Hotspur FC failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion whilst attending
the Match and do not use words or otherwise behave in a way which is improper, offensive, abusive, indecent, or insulting with either express or implied reference to sexual orientation, contrary to FA Rules E21.1 and E21.4.
Charge 2:
It is alleged that in or around 79th minute of the fixture, Tottenham Hotspur FC failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion whilst attending
the Match and do not use words or otherwise behave in a way which is improper, offensive, abusive, indecent, or insulting with either express or implied reference to sexual orientation, contrary to FA Rules E21.1 and E21.4.
Admit paper
Result
Warning
£150,000 fine
Action Plan.
17 March 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Discrimination
Milutin Osmajić, Player, Preston North End FC
Preston North End FC v Burnley FC
Football League Championship
Saturday, February 15 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3 –
It is alleged that you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards another Participant, namely Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley FC, contrary to Rule E3.1.
It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3.1 is an “Aggravated Breach”, as defined in Rule E3.2, as it includes a reference, whether express or implied to colour and/or race.
Milutin Osmajić has until 6pm on 25 March 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Birmingham City FC
Bolton Wanderers FC v Birmingham City FC
Football League One
4 March 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, Birmingham City FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Admit/Paper
RESULT
£12,500 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONATATION
Leyton Orient FC
Bromley FC U18 v Leyton Orient FC U18
Youth Alliance South Conference
21 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture Leyton Orient 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
£625.00 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - MASS CONFRONATATION
Bromley FC
Bromley FC U18 v Leyton Orient FC U18
Youth Alliance South Conference
21 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture Bromley 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
£700.00 fine
SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL – NON-STANDARD CASE
Scarborough Athletic FC
Kings Lynn Town FC v Scarborough Athletic FC
National League - North
7 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, Scarborough Athletic FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper.
Admit/Paper
RESULT
£675.00 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Tim Sills, Manager, Wimborne Town FC
Plymouth Parkway FC v Wimborne Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
29 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that in or around the 86th minute of the fixture following your dismissal as the senior team coach present, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match referee.
2. It is alleged that in or around the 86th minute of the fixture following your dismissal as the senior team coach present, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards the assistant referee.
Admit/Paper
RESULT
£250.00 fine
3 match touchline ban
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ben Smith, Manager, Ramsgate FC
Sevenoaks Town FC v Ramsgate FC
Isthmian League – South East
16 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1– It is alleged that in or around the 88th minute of the fixture you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour, leading to your dismissal.
Admit/Paper
RESULT
£150.00 fine
1 match touchline ban
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Stephen Walker, Player, Bashley FC
Bashley FC v Exmouth Town FC
Southern League Division One South
29 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that following your dismissal you acted in an improper manner by approaching and remonstrating with the Assistant Referee.
2. It is further alleged that following your dismissal, you used abusive and/or insulting language towards the Match Referee.
3. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in the car park area, you used abusive and/or insulting language towards the Match Officials.
Admit/Paper
RESULT
£150.00 fine
3 match suspension
PLEA OF MITIGATION – MULTI-PARTICIPANT MISCONDUCT
Alvechurch
Bedford Town v Alvechurch
Southern League – Premier Division Central
1 March 2024
RESULT
Dismissed
£500.00 fine remains
PLEA OF MITIGATION – MULTI-PARTICIPANT MISCONDUCT
Chertsey Town FC
Chertsey Town FC v Wimborne Town FC
Southern League – Premier Division South
4 March 2024
RESULT
Dismissed
£1,000.00 fine remains
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Allegation of Discrimination
Mick Galloway, Mickleover FC
Mickleover FC vs Ilkeston Town FC
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
Tuesday 13th August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that during the fixture you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words contrary to FA RuleE3.1.
It is further alleged that this breach of FA Rule E3.1 is an “Aggravated breach” as defined in Rule E3.2, as it included a reference, whether express or implied, to sexual orientation.
Result
6 Match extended touchline ban
Mandatory Face to Face education
£225 fine
13 March 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - Post-Match Media Comments
Lee Attenborough, Manager, Belper Town FC
Bradford (Park Avenue) FC vs Belper Town FC
Norther Premier League
Saturday 4 January 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that your comments constitute acting in an improper conduct contrary to the FA Rule E3.1, in that they imply bias and/or question the integrity of a Match Official.
Lee Attenborough has until 6pm on 21 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON -STANDARD CASE
Brian Parsons, Kit Manager, Dorchester Town FC
Dorchester Town FC v Basingstoke Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
28 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during the second half of the fixture you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Brian Parsons has until 6pm on 21 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Harvey Bradbury, Player, Havant & Waterlooville FC
Plymouth Parkway FC v Havant & Waterlooville FC
Southern League – Premier Division South
28 December 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Harvey Bradbury has until 6pm on 21 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Gavin Cowan, Manager, Brackley Town FC
Marine FC v Brackley Town FC
National League North
15 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during half time of the of the fixture, in/or around the tunnel area, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct, by ‘grabbing’.
Gavin Cowan has until 6pm on 21 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Neil Tomlinson, Manager, Moneyfields
Moneyfields v Ascot United
Isthmian League – South Central
15 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that in/or around the 90+3rd minute of the fixture, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
2. It is further alleged that following your dismissal, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
3. It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Officials.
Neil Tomlinson has until 6pm on 21 March 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Harborough Town FC
Biggleswade Town FC v Harborough Town FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
17 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 57th minute of the above fixture. Harborough Town FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper.
Harborough Town FC has until 6pm on 21 March 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Biggleswade Town FC
Biggleswade Town FC v Harborough Town FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
17 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 57th minute of the above fixture. Biggleswade Town FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper.
Biggleswade Town FC has until 6pm on 21 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Sammy Henia-Kamau, Player, Swansea City AFC
Southampton FC U21 v Swansea City AFC U21
Premier League Cup
31 January 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 54th minute, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct, contrary to FA Rule E3.1.
Sammy Henia-Kamau has until 6pm on 21 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Ben Podmore, Player, Darlaston Town FC
Darlaston Town vs Anstey Nomads
Northern Premier League – Midlands Division
29 January 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that after the full-time whistle of the fixture, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.
Ben Podmore has until 6pm on 21 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Darren Young, Coach, Brighouse Town
Brighouse Town vs Newton Aycliffe
Northern Premier League – East Division
25 January 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in and around the 64th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner on two occasions leading to your dismissal.
Darren Young has until 6pm on 21 March 2025 to provide a response.
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Conrad Egan-Riley, Burnley FC
Burnley FC v West Bromwich Albion FC
EFL Championship
11 March 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Hakeeb Adelakun, Salford City FC
Salford City FC v Chesterfield FC
EFL League Two
11 March 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Amadou Tangara, AFC Croydon Athletic
Herne Bay FC v AFC Croydon Athletic
Isthmian League Division One South East
8 March 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Louis Potts, Leek Town FC
Leek Town FC v Morpeth Town FC
Northern Premier League Premier Division
8 March 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
MISTAKEN IDENTITY
Ezio Touray, Poole Town FC
Poole Town FC v Winchester City FC
Southern League Premier Division South
8 March 2025
S7 – Receives a second yellow card in the same match
RESULT
Upheld
Caution transferred to Kristian Campbell
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - Media Comments
Ian Cooper, Matchday Secretary, Kidsgrove Athletic FC
City of Liverpool FC vs Kidsgrove Athletic FC
Northern Premier League Division One
14 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that you acted in an improper manner when posting comments on X from account '@KidsgroveCoop' relating to the Match and/or did not act in the best interests of the game and/or used insulting and/or abusive words about a Match Official, contrary to FA Rule E3.1.
Denied Paper
Result
Proven
Warning
2 Match Ground Ban
£150 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Participating in a fixture whilst under a suspension
Ben Smith, Manager, Ramsgate FC
Herne Bay FC v Ramsgate FC
Isthmian League – South East
12 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that you have failed to comply with a suspension.
Denied Paper
Result
Proven
2 Match Touchline Ban
£50 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Failing to ensure that a Participant associated with the Club complied with a suspension.
Ramsgate FC
Herne Bay FC v Ramsgate FC
Isthmian League – South East
12 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that you failed to do all things necessary to ensure that Manager, Mr Ben Smith, complied with a penalty or order imposed pursuant to the Rules and regulations of The Association
Result
Proven
£100 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Michael Birmingham, Manager, Bognor Regis Town FC
Dulwich Hamlet FC v Bognor Regis Town FC
Isthmian League Premier
4 January 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 24th minute of the fixture, your behaviour was improper.
Denied Paper
Result
Not Proven
12 March 2025
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Folkestone Invicta FC
Folkestone Invicta FC vs Dover Athletic FC
Isthmian League Premier Division
5 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the field of play, upon completion of the fixture, Folkestone Invicta FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Result
£300 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Dover Athletic FC
Folkestone Invicta FC vs Dover Athletic FC
Isthmian League Premier Division
5 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the field of play, upon completion of the fixture, Dover Athletic FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper.
Result
£300 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Littlehampton Town FC
Littlehampton Town FC vs Merstham FC
Isthmian League South East
23 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the field of play, upon completion of the fixture, Littlehampton Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Result
£200 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Merstham FC
Littlehampton Town FC vs Merstham FC
Isthmian League South East
23 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the field of play, upon completion of the fixture, Merstham FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Merstham FC has until 6pm on 20 February 2025 to provide a response.
Result
£300 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Failing to ensure that a Player associated with the Club complied with a suspension.
City of Liverpool FC
Mossley AFC v City of Liverpool FC
Northern Premier League West Division
12 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that you failed to ensure that Mr Simon Wills complied with a suspension.
Result
£100 fine
Warning
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Participating in a fixture whilst under a suspension
Simon Wills, Player, City of Liverpool FC
Mossley AFC v City of Liverpool FC
Northern Premier League West Division
12 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that you have failed to comply with a suspension.
Result
Warning
2 match suspension
£50 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Joshua Wright, Manager, Ebbsfleet United FC
Solihull Moors FC v Ebbsfleet United FC
National League
8 March 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in following the completion of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or your language was abusive/insulting towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.
Joshua Wright has until 6pm on 17 March 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Bristol City FC
Sheffield United FC v Bristol City FC
EFL Championship
11 March 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Bristol City FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Bristol City FC has until 6pm on 17 March 2025 to provide a response.
11 March 2025
E3 CHARGE PURSUANT TO REGULATION 5 OF THE ON-FIELD REGULATIONS NON-STANDARD CASE
Charlie Pattison, Player, Leighton Town FC
Leighton Town FC vs Kings Langley FC
Southern League Division One Central
30 November 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.
Charlie Pattison has until 6pm on 19 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Andre Burley, Player, Oxford City FC
Darlington FC v Oxford City FC
National League North
14 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 56th minute, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct, contrary to FA Rule E3.1.
Andre Burley has until 6pm on 19 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Failing to ensure that a Participant associated with the Club complied with a suspension
Deal Town
Deal Town v Erith Town
Isthmian League South East
15 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that Deal Town failed to ensure that Mr Jack Paxman complied with a suspension imposed pursuant to the Rules and regulations of The Association.
Deal Town has until 6pm on 19 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Participating in a fixture whilst under a suspension
Luke Paul Simmons, Player, Salford City FC
Derby County FC v Salford City FC B Team
Central League – Division One
4 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that you have failed to comply with a suspension.
Luke Paul Simmons has until 6pm on 27 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Failing to ensure that a Player associated with the Club complied with a suspension.
Salford City FC
Derby County FC v Salford City FC B Team
Central League – Division One
4 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that you failed to ensure that Mr Luke Paul Simmons complied with a suspension.
Salford City FC has until 6pm on 27 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Participating in a fixture whilst under a suspension
Jack Paxman, Player, Deal Town
Deal Town v Erith Town
Isthmian League South East
15 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that you have failed to comply with a suspension imposed pursuant to the Rules and regulations of The Association.
Jack Paxman has until 6pm on 19 March 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Thatcham Town FC
Bemerton Heath Harlequins FC v Thatcham Town FC
Southern League - Division One South
30 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture Thatcham Town FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative and/or violent.
Thatcham Town FC has until 6pm on 19 March 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Bemerton Heath Harlequins FC
Bemerton Heath Harlequins FC v Thatcham Town FC
Southern League - Division One South
30 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture Bemerton Heath Harlequins FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative and/or violent.
Bemerton Heath Harlequins FC has until 6pm on 19 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Dean Nicholson, Manager, Heaton Stannington FC
Cleethorpes Town FC v Heaton Stannington FC
Northern Premier League – East Division
12 October 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 towards a match official, leading to your dismissal.
Dean Nicholson has until 6pm on 19 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Dominic Lamb, Physio, Buxton FC
Darlington FC v Buxton FC
National League North
28 January 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 85th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner.
Dominic Lamb has until 6pm on 19 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONATATION
Coventry City FC
Hull City U21 vs Coventry City U21
Premier League Cup
3 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 45+1st minute of the fixture Coventry City FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Coventry City U21 has until 6pm on 19 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONATATION
Hull City U21
Hull City U21 vs Coventry City U21
Premier League Cup
3 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 45+1st minute of the fixture Hull City FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Hull City U21 has until 6pm on 19 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO
Regan Linney, Player, Altrincham FC
Southend United FC vs Altrincham FC
National League - Premier
8th March 2025
Breach of FA Rule E1.1 – It is alleged that his behaviour in or around the 64th minute of the fixture constituted violent conduct
DECISION:
• Charge Proven
• 3 match suspension issued
10 March 2025
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Joao Pedro Galvao, Hull City
Bristol City v Hull City
EFL Championship
8 March 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Darnell Furlong, West Bromwich Albion FC
West Bromwich Albion FC v Queens Park Rangers FC
EFL Championship
08 March 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Thomas Killick, Manager, Dorchester Town FC
AFC Totton v Dorchester Town FC
FA Trophy
26 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting words towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.
Result
3 Match extended touchline ban
£350 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Andrew Nicholson, Coach, Grantham Town FC
AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Grantham Town FC
Northern Premier League Midlands Division
24 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 72nd minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper and/or violent manner, leading to your dismissal.
Result
3 Match touchline ban
£100 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
AFC Rushden & Diamonds
AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Grantham Town FC
Northern Premier League Midlands Division
24 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 72nd minute of the fixture AFC Rushden & Diamonds failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Result
£550 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Grantham Town FC
AFC Rushden & Diamonds vs Grantham Town FC
Northern Premier League Midlands Division
24 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 72nd minute of the fixture Grantham 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.
Result
£550 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION
Bradford City AFC
Blyth Spartans AFC U18 v Bradford City AFC U18
FA Youth Challenge Cup
1 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture Bradford City AFC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Result
£500 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION
Blyth Spartans AFC
Blyth Spartans AFC U18 v Bradford City AFC U18
FA Youth Challenge Cup
1 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture Blyth Spartans AFC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Result
£150 fine
7 March 2025
CLAIM FOLLOWING A SENDING OFF WHERE THE STANDARD PUNISHMENT IS CLEARLY INSUFFICIENT
Liam Roberts, player, Millwall FC
Crystal Palace FC v Millwall FC
FA Cup
1 March 2025
It was claimed that the Player’s actions in or around the 6th minute, whereby he committed the sending off offence of serious foul play, were such that the standard punishment otherwise applicable to that sending off offence was clearly insufficient.
Liam Roberts denied the claim.
DECISION
Claim upheld.
The standard punishment is set aside.
6 match suspension imposed (in totality).
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Bolton Wanderers FC
Bolton Wanderers FC v Birmingham City FC
Football League One
4 March 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, Bolton Wanderers FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Bolton Wanderers FC has until 6pm on 12 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Conor Wilkinson, Player, Solihull Moors FC
Aldershot Town FC v Solihull Moors FC
National League Premier
25 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 75th minute of the fixture, following your dismissal, you used improper and/or abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official.
Result
2 Match Suspension
£400 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Abner Bruzzichessi, Sports Therapist, Plymouth Argyle FC
Plymouth Argyle FC vs Cardiff City FC
EFL Championship
22 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following conclusion of the above fixture, in or around the dressing room area, you acted in an improper manner.
Result
3 Match extended touchline ban
£500 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Adam Randell, Plymouth Argyle FC, Home Park
Plymouth Argyle FC vs Cardiff City FC
EFL Championship
22 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following conclusion of the above fixture, in or around the Match Officials dressing room, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct and/or threatening behaviour towards a Match Official.
Result
3 Match suspension
£4000 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Alex Kay, Physiotherapist, Plymouth Argyle FC
Plymouth Argyle FC vs Cardiff City FC
EFL Championship
22 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following conclusion of the above fixture, in or around the dressing room area, you acted in an improper manner.
Result
1 Match extended touchline ban
£500 fine
6 March 2025
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Ryan Smith, Helston Athletic
Helston Athletic v Evesham United FC
Southern League Division One South
1 March 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Alexander Pearce, Leatherhead FC
Leatherhead FC v Guernsey FC
Isthmian League Division One South Central
4 March 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Alexander Monks, Frome Town FC
Wimborne Town FC v Frome Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
1 March 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
4 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Ramarni Medford-Smith, Hungerford Town FC
Sholing v Hungerford Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
1 March 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Upheld
5 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Gedeon Okito, Banbury United FC
Banbury United FC v Harborough Town FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
1 March 2025
S3 – Spits at an Opponent or any other person
RESULT
Dismissed
6 match suspension remains
6 March 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Tom Sills, Manager, Wimborne Town FC
Plymouth Parkway FC v Wimborne Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
29 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that in or around the 86th minute of the fixture following your dismissal as the senior team coach present, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match referee.
2. It is alleged that in or around the 86th minute of the fixture following your dismissal as the senior team coach present, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards the assistant referee.
Tom Sills has until 6pm on 14 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Discrimination
Phil Platt
Ashton United FC vs Macclesfield FC
Norther Premier League – Premier Division
Tuesday 7th January 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3 –
It is alleged that during the referee’s post-match de-brief following the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and used abusive and/or insulting words towards Assistant Referee, Fiyinfoluwa Aladelusi, contrary to Rule E3.1.
It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3.1 is an “Aggravated Breach”, as defined in Rule E3.2, as it includes a reference, whether express or implied to colour and/or race.
Phil Platt has until 6pm on 13 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Chris Senior, Assistant Manager, Wimborne Town FC
Plymouth Parkway FC v Wimborne Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
29 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 86th minute of the fixture, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.
Chris Senior has until 6pm on 14 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Marc Abbott, Manager, AFC Sudbury
Halesowen Town FC v AFC Sudbury
Southern League Premier Division Central
9 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct, leading to your dismissal.
Marc Abbott has until 6pm on 14 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Thomas Killick, Manager, Dorchester Town FC
Wimborne Town FC v Dorchester Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
30 November 2024
Breach 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 an improper manner and/or used abusive/insulting words towards a Match Official.
Thomas Killick has until 6pm on 14 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Adam Morgan, Coach, Clitheroe FC
Clitheroe FC vs Newcastle Town FC
Northern Premier League – West Division
14 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that at half-time of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner by entering the field of play and acting in a confrontational manner to the Match Officials.
Adam Morgan has until 6pm on 14 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Mert Apat, Player, Hashtag United FC
Hashtag United FC v Lewes FC
Isthmian League – Premier Division
28 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
Charge 1 (Incident 1): It is alleged that in the 54th minute of the match, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct towards another Participant by kicking.
Charge 2 (Incident 2): It is alleged that in the 56th minute of the match, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct towards another Participant by punching / slapping / striking.
Mert Apat has until 6pm on 14 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ben Sewell, Coach, Hashtag United FC
Chichester City FC v Hashtag United FC
Isthmian League – Premier Division
9 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that upon half-time of the fixture, 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; and/or
2. It is further alleged that following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting
words and/or behaviour towards the Match Official(s).
Admit/Paper
RESULT
2 match touchline ban
£175 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Matthew Mitchell, Manager, Potters Bar Town FC
Dulwich Hamlet FC v Potters Bar Town FC
Isthmian League – Premier Division
9 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner, leading to your dismissal.
Admit/Paper
RESULT
2 match touchline ban
£200 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Hakan Hayrettin, Manager, Dulwich Hamlet FC – no longer at club
Dulwich Hamlet FC v Potters Bar Town FC
Isthmian League – Premier Division
9 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner, leading to your dismissal.
Deny/Paper
RESULT
Proven
4 match touchline ban
£300 fine
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Glen Rea, Player, Worthing FC
Hampton & Richmond Borough FC v Worthing FC
National League South
31 August 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area, following the conclusion of the fixture, you acted in a manner which was improper and/or you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Denied/Paper
RESULT
Proven
3 match suspension
£400 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Mark Goldsworthy, Player, Mousehole FC
Bishops Cleeve v Mousehole FC (“the Match”)
Southern League - Division One South
Saturday 16th November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that you acted in an improper manner when posting comments on X from account ‘@MarkGolds10’ relating to the Match and/or did not act in the best interests of the game and/or used insulting and/or abusive words about a Match Official, contrary to FA Rule E3.1.
Admit/Paper
RESULT
Proven
2 match suspension
£200 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Scott Adey-Linforth, Coach, Bromsgrove Sporting FC
Stamford AFC v Bromsgrove Sporting FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
19 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during the fixture, your language was abusive and/or insulting towards a match official, leading to your dismissal.
Deny/Paper
RESULT
Proven
3 match touchline ban
£275 fine
5 March 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Pete Wild, Manager, Fleetwood Town
Grimsby Town FC v Fleetwood Town FC
EFL League 2
22 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that at around half time of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used threatening words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.
Result
3 match touchline ban
£1350 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
George Bell, Physical Performance Coach, Portsmouth FC
Portsmouth FC v Queens Park Rangers FC
EFL Championship
22 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following completion of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.
Result
2 match touchline ban
£1200 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Mark Birch, U18 Manager, Carlisle United FC
Carlisle United FC U18 vs Chesterfield FC U18
North – EFL Youth Alliance
30 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 18th 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.
Result
2 match touchline ban
£700 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Durham Women FC
Sunderland AFC Ladies v Durham Women FC
FA Women’s Championship
2 March 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 55th minute of the fixture, Durham Women FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Durham Women FC has until 6pm on 10 March 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Sunderland AFC Ladies
Sunderland AFC Ladies v Durham Women FC
FA Women’s Championship
2 March 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 55th minute of the fixture, Sunderland AFC Ladies failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Sunderland AFC Ladies has until 6pm on 10 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Lamar Joseph-Johnson, Player, Enfield FC
North Leigh FC v Enfield FC
Southern League - Division One Central
Saturday, October 19 (15:00)
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal, in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct.
Result
Proven
2 match suspension
£100 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Morgan Williams, Coach, North Leigh FC
North Leigh FC v Enfield FC
Southern League - Division One Central
Saturday, October 19 (15:00)
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 95th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct leading to your dismissal.
Result
3 match touchline ban
£100 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Enfield FC
North Leigh FC v Enfield FC
Southern League - Division One Central
Saturday, October 19 (15:00)
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture Enfield FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper, violent and/or provocative.
Result
£300 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
North Leigh FC
North Leigh FC v Enfield FC
Southern League - Division One Central
Saturday, October 19 (15:00)
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture North Leigh FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper, violent and/or provocative.
Result
£300 fine
4 March 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Breach of FA Rules Betting E8
Sonny Fish, Player, Crawley Town FC and Solihull Moors FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 35 bets placed on football matches between 09 February 2022 to 20 August 2022.
Sonny Fish has until 6pm on 12 March 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Breach of FA Rules Betting E8
Finley Thackway
Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 352 bets placed on football matches between 26 December 2021 to 25 May 2024.
Finley Thackway has until 6pm on 12 March 2025 to provide a response.
SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL – STANDARD CASE
Racing Club Warwick FC
Racing Club Warwick FC v Long Eaton United FC
Northern Premier League – Midlands Division
30 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 80th minute, Racing Club Warwick FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper.
Racing Club Warwick FC has until 6pm on 12 March 2025 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 admitted the charge and elected to have a personal hearing to determine sanction.
Result
Warning
£11500 fine
INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO
Tola Showunmi, Player, Crawley Town FC
Crawley Town FC vs Cambridge United FC
EFL League One
1st March 2025
Breach of FA Rule E1.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 87th minute of the fixture Mr Showunmi used violent conduct.
Response: Mr Showunmi denied the Charge, and the matter was heard as a Paper Hearing.
DECISION:
• Charge Proven
• 3 match suspension issued
3 March 2025
CLAIM OF WRONGFUL DIMSISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Xavier Levi Simons, Wycombe Wanderers FC
Birmingham City FC v Wycombe Wanderers FC
EFL League One
1 March 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
DECISION:
• Claim of Wrongful Dismissal – Dismissed
• Claim of Clearly Excessive - Dismissed
CLAIM OF WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
John Marquis, Shrewsbury Town FC
Peterborough United FC v Shrewsbury Town FC
EFL League One
1 March 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
DECISION:
• Claim of Wrongful Dismissal – Dismissed
• Claim of Excessive Punishment - Dismissed
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Mark Timbrell, Physio, Kidlington FC
Kidlington FC v Leighton Town FC
Southern League Division One Central
30 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or threatening words towards an opposition player.
Result
1 Match Ground Ban
Warning
£100 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Thomas Killick, Manager, Dorchester Town FC
Tiverton Town FC v Dorchester Town FC
FA Trophy
5 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the changing room area, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Result
Proven
2 match touchline ban
Warning
£225 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Jamie Milligan, Manager, Bamber Bridge FC
Blyth Spartans AFC v Bamber Bridge FC
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
26 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 77th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official on two separate occasions, resulting in your dismissal.
Result
2 Match touchline ban
£175 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Aaron Steadman, Coach, Marlow FC
Marlow FC v Chertsey Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
15 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 24th minute of the fixture, your used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.
Result
Proven
Warning
3 Match touchline ban
£250 fine
