Disciplinary charges, responses and suspensions for September 2022

Wednesday 05 Oct 2022
FA charges - September 2022

30 September 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Warren Feeney, Manager, Welling United FC

Eastbourne Borough FC v Welling United FC
National League South
13 September 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 79th minute of the fixture, Mr Feeney’s behaviour was improper.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1, £100 fine

29 September 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Eastbourne Borough FC

Eastbourne Borough FC v Welling United
National League South
13 September 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) - It is alleged that in or around the 35th minute of the fixture, Eastbourne Borough failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Participant has until 7 October 2022 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Welling United FC

Eastbourne Borough FC v Welling United
National League South
13 September 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) - It is alleged that in or around the 35th minute of the fixture, Welling United failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Participant has until 7 October 2022 to provide a response.

28 September 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Hampton & Richmond Borough FC

Hampton & Richmond Borough FC v Chippenham Town FC
National League South
27 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) - It is alleged that in or around the 98th minute of the fixture, Hampton & Richmond Borough failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1, £400 fine.

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Chippenham Town FC

Hampton & Richmond Borough FC v Chippenham Town FC
National League South
27 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) - It is alleged that in or around the 98th minute of the fixture, Chippenham Town failed to ensure that its players and/or officials ls conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – paper hearing requested.

MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Harry Hodges, Player, Buckland Athletic FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 886 bets placed on football matches between 04 September 2020 to 20 March 2021.

Charge admitted – paper hearing requested.

27 September 2022

SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Wealdstone FC, National League 

Wealdstone FC vs Southend United FC
National League - Premier
24 September 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 60th minute of the fixture, Wealdstone FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted - Standard Penalty 1 of a £500 fine.

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Joshua Kay, Barrow AFC
Barrow AFC v Leyton Orient FC
English Football League 2
24/09/2022
S6 Use of offensive, abusive, insulting language

RESULT
Claim Dismissed
2 Match Suspension Remains in Place

MISTAKEN IDENTITY
Alfie Mawson, Wycombe Wanderers FC
Sheffield Wednesday FC v Wycombe Wanderers FC
English Football League 1
24/09/2022
C1 Unsporting Behaviour – Foul Tackle

RESULT
Claim Upheld 
Caution Transferred to Jack Grimmer
Jack Grimmer now on 3 accumulated cautions for the season 

26 September 2022

MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Michael Green, Player, AFC Totton 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 994 bets placed on football matches between 10 September 2017 to 23 April 2022.

Nil Reply from Michael Green.

Intermediary Activity in respect of the Transaction involving Christian Walton (“the Transaction”) on 1st July 2014
Peter Conning 

Breach of FA Rule E1.2 - It is alleged that Mr Conning concealed and/or misrepresented the reality and/or substance of the above transaction, contrary to Regulation C2 of the Football Agents Regulations 2014/2015.

The Participant has until 4 October 2022 to provide a response.

23 September 2022

MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Sam Poole, Player, Portland United FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 474 bets placed on football matches between 22 October 2014 to 04 February 2022.

The Participant has until 3 October 2022 to provide a response. 

22 September 2022

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FA (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United

Everton FC v Manchester United FC
Premier League
9 April 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, the players conduct was improper and/or violent contrary to FA Rule E3.1.

The Participant has until 6:00pm on Monday 10 October to provide a response. 

15 September 2022

Wrongful Dismissal
Alfie Kilgour, Bristol Rovers FC
Ipswich Town FC v Bristol Rovers FC
Football League 1
13/09/2022
DOGSO

Claim upheld. 1 match suspension withdrawn.

13 September 2022

Mass confrontation case 
Farsley Celtic FC 

Farsley Celtic FC v AFC Fylde
National League North
16 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 45th minute of the fixture, Farsley Celtic FC failed to ensure that its players conducted
themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – accepted standard penalty 1.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Daniel Hodges, Coach, Newcastle United FC

Liverpool FC v Newcastle United FC
Premier League
31 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 98th minute of the fixture the Participant’s behaviour was improper.

Result 
Warning
1 Match Touchline Ban 
£6000 Fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
John Achterberg, Coach, Liverpool FC

Liverpool FC v Newcastle United FC
Premier League
31 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 98th minute of the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting gestures and/or the Participant’s behaviour was improper.

Result 
Warning
1 Match Touchline Ban 
£7000 Fine

9 September 2022

Participating in a fixture whilst suspended
James Runham, Player, Woodford Town FC 

Woodford Town FC v Haverhill Borough FC 
The FA Vase 
26 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E.10 – It is alleged that Woodford Town FC failed to ensure that James Runham complied with a suspension imposed by Essex County FA, in that he participated in the above fixture.

The participant is required to reply by 6pm on Tuesday 13th September. 

Participating in a fixture whilst under a suspension
Woodford Town FC 

Woodford Town FC v Haverhill Borough FC
The FA Vase
26 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E12 - It is alleged that Woodford Town FC failed to ensure that James Runham complied with a suspension imposed by Essex County FA, in that he participated in the above fixture.

The club is required to reply by 6pm on Tuesday 13th September. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ryan Lowe, Manager, Preston North End FC

Preston North End FC v Birmingham City FC
English Football League Championship
3 September 2022

Two breaches of FA Rule E3:

1. It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official; and
2. It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

Charge admitted – Paper hearing requested. 

Result
Two match touchline ban
£5,000 fine

8 September 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Jesse Marsch, Manager, Leeds United AFC 

Brentford FC v Leeds United AFC
Premier League
3 September 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 64th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was improper.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
1 match touchline suspension 
£10,000 Fine 

6 September 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Kenny Amor, Chairman & Director, Eastleigh FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 13,919 bets placed on football between 16 March 2015 to 23 February 2022.

The Participant has until 7 July 2022 to provide a response. 

Result 
40 Month Suspension from All Football and Football Related Activity 
£500 Fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Barnsley FC, EFL League One 
Leeds United AFC v Barnsley FC
English Football League Cup
24 August 2022
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 67th minute of the fixture, Barnsley FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion. 
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 
Result - £7,500 fine.

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Leeds United AFC, Premier League 
Leeds United AFC v Barnsley FC
English Football League Cup
24 August 2022
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 67th minute of the fixture, Leeds United AFC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion. 
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 
Result – £25,000 fine.

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Newport County AFC, EFL League Two 
Newport County AFC v Portsmouth FC
English Football League Cup
23 August 2022
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Newport County AFC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion. 
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 
Result - £1,500 fine

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Maidenhead United FC, National League Premier
Maidenhead United FC v York City FC
National League Premier
27 August 2022
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - is alleged that in or around the 45th minute of the fixture, Maidenhead United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted- Paper Hearing requested
Result - £750 fine.

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Middlesbrough FC, EFL Championship 

Middlesbrough FC vs Swansea City AFC
Championship
27 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 87th minute of the fixture, Middlesbrough FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£5,000 fine).

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Swansea City AFC, EFL Championship 

Middlesbrough FC vs Swansea City AFC
Championship
27 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 87th minute of the fixture, Swansea City AFC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£5,000 fine).

5 September 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Alan Dunne, Assistant Manager, Bromley FC

Bromley FC v Scunthorpe United FC
National League Premier
27 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 34th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language was abusive, and/or insulting, and/or improper.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£250 fine and a 1-match touchline ban).

2 September 2022

INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO (FAST TRACK 1)
Gary Madine, Player, Blackpool FC

Blackpool FC v Blackburn Rovers FC
English Football League Championship
31 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E1.1 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 45th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.

The Participant has until 6:00pm tomorrow 2 September 2022 to provide a response. 

Result 
Proven
3 match suspension 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Portsmouth FC, EFL League One  

Newport County AFC v Portsmouth FC
English Football League Cup
23 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Portsmouth FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion. 

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£2,500).

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
York City FC, National League Premier

Maidenhead United FC v York City FC
National League Premier
27 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - is alleged that in or around the 45th minute of the fixture, York City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

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

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON - STANDARD CASE
Peter Taylor, Manager, Welling United FC

Dorking Wanderers FC v Welling United FC
National League South
Saturday 11 December 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the completion of the first half, the Participant’s behaviour was violent and/or improper.

Result 
Warning 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Blackpool FC, English Football League Championship 

Burnley FC v Blackpool FC
English Football League Championship
20 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture, Blackpool FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
£10,000 fine 

By FA Staff