Disciplinary charges, responses and suspensions for January 2021

Friday 05 Feb 2021
FA charges - January 2021

29 January 2021

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT 
Kiarno Samms, Player, Glossop North End FC

Glossop North End FC vs Cleethorpes Town FC 
Northern Premier Division 
Saturday 26th September 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the above fixture, the Participant used violent and/or improper conduct towards a Cleethorpes Town player. 

The Participant has until 15 February 2021 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT 
Tim Lowe, Player, Cleethorpes Town FC

Glossop North End FC vs Cleethorpes Town FC 
Northern Premier Division 
Saturday 26th September 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that around the 93rd minute of the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words contrary to Rule E3.1. It is alleged that this breach of FA Rule E3.1 is an “Aggravated breach” as defined in Rule E3.2, as it included reference to sexual orientation.  

The Participant has until 15 February 2021 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION & SURROUNDING THE MATCH REFEREE (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Chippenham Town FC, National League South 

Chippenham Town FC v Bath City FC 
National League South 
26 December 2020

Multiple breaches of FA Rule E20.1:

1. It is alleged that in or around the 37th minute of the fixture, Chippenham Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion (the mass confrontation charge).
2. It is alleged that in or around the 87th minute of the fixture, Chippenham Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion (the surrounding the match referee charge).

The Club have until 11 February 2021 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Bath City FC, National League South 

Chippenham Town FC v Bath City FC 
National League South 
26 December 2020

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 37th minute of the fixture, Bath City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 11 February 2021 to provide a response. 

INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING 
Ross Elsom, Player, Harlow Town FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 511 bets placed on football matches between 06 May 2016 to 01 November 2020.

The Participant has until 11 February 2021 to provide a response. 

SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Harrogate Town FC, English Football League Two

Tranmere Rovers FC v Harrogate Town FC 
English Football League Two 
26 January 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 34th minute of the fixture, Harrogate Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£1,000 fine).

28 January 2021

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal & Excessive Punishment

Jack Whatmough, Portsmouth FC
Portsmouth FC v Lincoln City FC
Football League 1
26 January 2021

S1 Serious Foul Play 

Result – Claims dismissed. 3 match suspension remains in place.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT 
Mark Cooper, Player, Corsham Town FC

Sholing FC v Frome Town FC 
Southern League - Division One South 
22 February 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during the first half of the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official, contrary to Rule E3(1). It is alleged that this breach of FA Rule E3(1) is an “Aggravated breach” as defined in Rule E3(2), as it included a reference to disability.  

Charge denied – Personal Hearing requested. 

Result
6 Match Suspension 
£75 fine 
FA Face to Face Education Course

26 January 2021

Claim of Excessive Punishment

Joss Labadie, Newport County FC
Oldham Athletic FC v Newport County AFC
Football League 2
Saturday 23 January 2021

S2 Violent Conduct 

Claim Dismissed, 3 match suspension remains in place.

25 January 2021

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION 
Queens Park Rangers FC U23s, Professional Development League Two South

Charlton Athletic FC U23s v Queens Park Rangers FC U23s 
Professional Development League Two South 
15 September 2020 

Queens Park Rangers FC U23s v Ipswich Town FC U23s 
Professional Development League Two South 
22 September 2020 

Queens Park Rangers FC U23s v Millwall FC U23s 
Professional Development League Two South 
29 September 2020

Breach of FA Rule E12 - It is alleged that the Club failed to do all things necessary to ensure that a Player associated with the Club complied with an automatic suspension by participating in the above fixtures whilst suspended for three matches. 

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION 
Stephen Duke-Mckenna, Queens Park Rangers FC U23s, Professional Development League Two South

Charlton Athletic FC U23s v Queens Park Rangers FC U23s 
Professional Development League Two South 
15 September 2020 

Queens Park Rangers FC U23s v Ipswich Town FC U23s 
Professional Development League Two South 
22 September 2020 

Queens Park Rangers FC U23s v Millwall FC U23s 
Professional Development League Two South 
29 September 2020

Breach of FA Rule E10 - It is alleged that the Participant failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the above fixtures whilst suspended for three matches. 

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Kenzer Lee, Player, Bowers & Pitsea FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 318 bets placed on football matches between 13 September 2015 and 5 January 2020. 

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Callum Leahy, Player, Bowers & Pitsea FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct in respect of 233 bets placed on football matches between 5 August 2016 and 10 March 2020.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Elliot Sandy, Player, Corby Town FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 122 bets placed on football matches between 13 March 2016 to 20 April 2019.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK)
Steve Smith, Manager, Three Bridges FC 

Hastings United v Three Bridges FC 
Isthmian League – South East 
20 October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal in or around the 68th minute, the Participant’s actions were improper and/or insulting.

Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Gary Smith, Manager, Tamworth FC

Bromsgrove Sporting FC v Tamworth FC 
Southern League – Premier Division Central 
Tuesday 6 October

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture the Participant used offensive and/or insulting towards the Match Official.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (1 match touchline ban and a £150 fine). 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Alan Walker-Harris, Manager, Gosport Borough FC 

Metropolitan Police FC v Gosport Borough 
Southern League South 
Saturday 10 October

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that after the half time whistle, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards the Match Officials was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.  

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (1 match touchline ban and a £150 fine). 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Shaun Gale, Coach, Gosport Borough FC 

Metropolitan Police FC v Gosport Borough 
Southern League South 
Saturday 10 October

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during half-time of the fixture, in or around the changing room area, the Participant’s language towards the Match Officials was insulting and/or abusive and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Officials.  

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (1 match touchline ban and a £150 fine). 

MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Rasmus Nicolaisen, Player, Portsmouth FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 53 bets placed on football matches between 07 November 2020 to 12 November 2020.

The Participant has until 9 February 2021 to provide a response. 

MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Roman Michael-Percil, Player, Haringey Borough FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 200 bets placed on football matches between 11 September 2015 and 14 March 2020. 

The Participant has until 9 February 2021 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Ben Austin, Coach, Eastbourne Borough FC

Eastbourne Borough FC v Ebbsfleet United FC 
National League - South 
10 November 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 77th minute, the Participant’s language towards a match official was abusive and/or improper

The Participant has until 6 February 2021 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Chester FC, National League North 

York City FC v Chester FC 
National League North 
5 December 2020

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Chester FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 3 February 2021 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
York FC, National League North 

York City FC v Chester FC 
National League North 
5 December 2020

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, York FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 3 February 2021 to provide a response. 

SURROUNDING THE MATCH REFEREE (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Havant & Waterlooville FC, National League South 

Dartford FC v Havant & Waterlooville FC 
National League South 
31 October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Havant & Waterlooville FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 3 February 2021 to provide a response. 

SURROUNDING THE MATCH REFEREE (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Dartford FC, National League South 

Dartford FC v Havant & Waterlooville FC 
National League South 
31 October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Dartford FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 3 February 2021 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Derek Adams, Manager, Morecambe FC 

Morecambe FC v Walsall FC 
English Football League Two 
19 January 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 87th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£500 fine).

22 January 2021

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal and Excessive Punishment

Thomas Lockyer, Luton Town FC
Brentford FC v Luton Town FC
EFL Championship 
Wednesday 20 January 2021

S2 Violent Conduct 

RESULT
WD: Upheld
3 Match Suspension removed

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal and Excessive Punishment

Melissa Lawley, Liverpool FC Women
Liverpool FC Women v Leicester City FC Women
FA Womens Championship 
Sunday 17 January 2021

S1 Serious Foul Play

RESULT
WD: Dismissed
EX- Upheld
3 match suspension reduced to 1 match.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE 
Dean Smith, Manager, Aston Villa FC

Manchester City FC v Aston Villa FC 
Premier League 
20 January 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 81st minute of the fixture the Participant used abusive and/or insulting language towards a Match Official.  

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (1 match touchline ban and an £8,000 fine).

21 January 2021

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Amari Morgan-Smith, Player, Kidderminster Harriers FC 

Kidderminster Harriers FC v Chester FC 
National League - North 
6 October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that around the 38th minute of the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Chester FC player, contrary to Rule E3.1. It is alleged that this breach of FA Rule E3.1 is an “Aggravated breach” as defined in Rule E3.2, as it included a reference to sexual orientation.  

The Participant has until 7 December 2020 to provide a response. 

Result 
6 Match Suspension 
Face to Face Education Course 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Bradford Park Avenue AFC, National League - North

Kings Lynn Town FC v Bradford Park Avenue AFC
National League - North
10 March 2020

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Bradford Park Avenue AFC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 contested. 

Result 
£500 Fine

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Kings Lynn Town FC, National League - North

Kings Lynn Town FC v Bradford Park Avenue AFC
National League - North
10 March 2020

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Bradford Park Avenue AFC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Charge Denied – Paper Hearing Requested

Result 
Proven 
£600 Fine

20 January 2021

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Russell Martin, Manager, Milton Keynes Dons FC

Burnley FC v Milton Keynes Dons FC 
The FA Cup 
9 January 2021

Two breaches of FA Rule E3: 

i. It is alleged that following the end of normal time of the fixture the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
ii. It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in failing to leave the field of play and/or the technical area immediately following the Participant’s dismissal amounts to improper conduct.

Charges admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
1 Match Touchline Ban 
£1500 fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Chelsea FC U23s, Premier League 2 – Division 1

Chelsea FC U23s v Derby County FC U23s 
Premier League 2 – Division 1 
17 October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 99th minute of the fixture Chelsea FC failed to ensure that it’s players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
£7500 fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Derby County FC U23s, Premier League 2 – Division 1

Chelsea FC U23s v Derby County FC U23s 
Premier League 2 – Division 1 
17 October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 99th minute of the fixture Derby County FC failed to ensure that it’s players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
£1250 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING 
Guy Hadland, Manager, Barwell FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 49 bets placed on football matches between 07 December 2016 to 19 February 2017.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
Warning 
£200 Fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Alex Tomkinson, Player, Nuneaton Borough FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 5 bets placed on football matches between 13 April 2016 to 30 April 2016.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
Warning 
£200 Fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Jorge Djassi-Sambu, Player, Haringey Borough FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 418 bets placed on football matches between 21 October 2017 to 14 March 2020.

Charge admitted – Personal Hearing requested. 

Result
4 month suspension from all football and football related activity
£100 fine

INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Carl Griffiths, Academy Scout, Chelsea FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 1,709 bets placed on football matches between 11 January 2016 to 21 July 2020.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result
12 month suspension from all football and football related activity 
£800 Fine

18 January 2021

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO AN ALLEGATION OF DISCRIMINATION
Alex Worley, Player, Walsall FC 

Walsall U19’s vs Mansfield Town U19’s 
Youth Alliance Cup 
Saturday 31st October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that at the conclusion of the above fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting language towards Mansfield Town players, 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 the language included a reference to sexual orientation.

The Participant has until 2 February 2021 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Rhys Hoenes Player, Coalville Town FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 184 bets placed on football matches between 21 January 2015 to 28 November 2018.

The Participant has until 2 February 2021 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Callum McNish, Player, North Leigh FC

Reading City FC v North Leigh FC 
Friendly 
21 December 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the dressing room area, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards the Match Officials was improper.  

The Participant has until 2 February 2021 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Morgan Williams, Player, North Leigh FC

Reading City FC v North Leigh FC 
Friendly 
21 December 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the dressing room area, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards the Match Officials was improper.  

The Participant has until 2 February 2021 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Thomas Stephen, Player, Bowers & Pitsea FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 350 bets placed on football matches between 17 April 2016 and 9 March 2020.

The Participant has until 1 February 2021 to provide a response. 

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal 

James Chester, Stoke City FC
Blackburn Rovers FC v Stoke City FC
EFL Championship 
Saturday, 16 January 2021

S5 DOGSO

RESULT
WD: Dismissed 
1 Match Suspension remains in place.

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal 

Jefferson Lerma, AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth v Luton Town FC
EFL Championship 
Saturday, 16 January 2021

S1 Serious Foul Play

RESULT
WD: Upheld 
3 match suspension immediately removed 

15 January 2021

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Xuandong Ren, Chief Executive Officer, Birmingham city FC 

Cardiff City FC v Birmingham City FC 
English Football League Championship 
16 December 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and improper.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 
Result - £7,500 fine.
Appeal – Dismissed. Fine remains in place. 

13 January 2021

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT 
Morecambe FC, English Football League Two 

F.A. Anti-Doping Programme – Season 2020/21 
Event:   OOC – Morecambe FC 
Date:  17 November 2020

Breach of FA Rule E25 - It is alleged that on 17 November 2020, Morecambe FC failed to comply with the reasonable instructions of The FA or a Competent Official with regard to the adequacy of the Doping Control Station (which must contain the minimum facilities set out in the Procedural Guidelines), in that the Club did not provide an adequate Doping Control Station for drug testing, contrary to Regulation 16(d) of The FA Anti-Doping Regulations.

The Club have until 27 January 2021 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Patrick Sutcliffe, Manager, Dover Athletic FC U15s

Herne Bay U15 v Dover Athletic U15 
Kent Youth League  
25 October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 72nd minute, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was improper.

The Participant has until 28 January 2021 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO AN FA SUSPENSION 
Michael Dunkley, Match Official 

Hampton ‘A’ v Deeping United Reserves 
10 October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E10 - It is alleged that the Participant failed to comply with a decision made pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of The FA by officiating in the above fixture whilst suspended from all officiating and/or participating as a player for a period of 6 weeks.

The Participant has until 27 January 2021 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Calvin Ekpiteta, Player, Merstham FC

Lewes FC v Merstham FC 
Isthmian League – Premier Division 
20 October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

The Participant has until 20 January 2021 to provide a response. 

SURROUNDING THE MATCH REFEREE (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Merstham FC, Isthmian League – Premier Division 

Lewes FC v Merstham FC 
Isthmian League – Premier Division 
20 October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Merstham FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 20 January 2021 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Ross Paterson, Player, Newmarket Town FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 1,592   bets placed on football matches between9th March 2015 and 19th April 2019. 

The Participant has until 25 January 2021 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
George Legg, Player, Thatcham Town FC

Thatcham Town FC v Bristol Manor Farm 
Southern League Division One South 
3 November 2020

Multiple breaches of FA Rule E3:

1. It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal in or around the 44th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language towards a match official was abusive and/or improper.
2. It is alleged that during the half time interval, the Participant’s language towards a match official was abusive and/or improper.
3. It is alleged that in or around the beginning of the second half, the Participant’s language towards a match official was abusive and/or threatening.

The Participant has until 28 January 2021 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Adam Gusterson, Manager, Dereham Town FC

Bury Town v Dereham Town 
Isthmian League North 
Saturday 10 October

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that around the 94th minute the Participant used offensive and insulting language and gestures towards the Assistant Referee.

The Participant has until 28 January 2021 to provide a response. 

12 January 2021

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Brett Solkhon, Player, Kettering Town FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 189 bets placed on football matches between 28 November 2015 to 31 January 2017.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Chris Swailes, Manager, Dunston FC

Dunston FC v Colne FC 
Northern Premier League – North West 
Saturday 26 September

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting and/or improper language towards a match official.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK)
Liam Hughes, Player, Matlock Town FC

Guiseley AFC v Matlock Town FC 
FA Cup 
13 October 2020

Two breaches of FA Rule E3: 

1. It is alleged that at half time, the Participant’s actions were improper and/or threatening and/or abusive and/or insulting
2. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, the Participant displayed violent and/or improper conduct by damaging the doors to Guiseley AFC changing room.

Charges denied – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Gary Meakin, Manager, Beaconsfield Town FC

Beaconsfield Town v Harrow Borough FC 
Southern League – Premier Division South 
26 October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 77th minute, the Participant’s language towards a match official was foul and/or abusive and/or improper.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Michael Pulford, Manager, Heybridge Swifts FC 

Biggleswade Town v Heybridge Swifts FC 
FA Challenge Trophy 
31 October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 85th minute, the Participant’s language towards a match official was insulting and/or or abusive and/or improper.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Anthony Johnson, Manager, Chester FC 

Worksop Town v Chester FC 
FA Cup 
Saturday 3 October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 53rd minute of the fixture, during an altercation with a player from Worksop Town, the Participant’s behaviour was improper. 

Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING 
Brady Hickey, Player, Barwell FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 845 bets placed on football matches between 21 December 2015 to 30 April 2019.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

6 January 2021

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Nuno Espírito Santo, Head Coach, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 

Burnley FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
English Premier League  
Monday 21 December 2020
Post-Match Media Comments

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s Post-Match media comments constitute improper conduct in that they were personally offensive and/or bring the game into disrepute contrary to Rule E3.1.

Charge admitted – Personal Hearing requested.

Result –  £25,000 fine. Warned as to future conduct. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Colchester United FC, English Football League Two 

Southend United FC v Colchester United FC 
English Football League Two 
26 December 2020

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, Colchester United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£1,000 fine).

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Southend United FC, English Football League Two 

Southend United FC v Colchester United FC 
English Football League Two 
26 December 2020

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, Southend United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£1,000 fine).

Clearly Excessive Claim 
Josh Dasilva 
Tottenham Hotspur v Brentford FC
EFL Cup
SF Leg 1

Serious Foul Play

4 January 2021

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Neil Harris, Manager, Cardiff City FC

Wycombe Wanderers FC v Cardiff City FC 
English Football League Championship 
29 December 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 81st minute of the fixture the Participant used abusive and/or insulting language towards a Match Official.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (one match touchline suspension and a £2,000 fine).

By FA Staff