Disciplinary charges, responses and suspensions for November 2023

Thursday 07 Dec 2023
FA charges - November 2023

30 November 2023
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – DISCRIMINATION
Shaquille O’Neil Brooks, Player, Shepshed Dynamo FC
 
Chasetown FC v Shepshed Dynamo FC
F.A. Challenge Trophy
September 9 (15:00)
 
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in/or around the 95th minute, his language towards a Chasetown FC player was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper contrary to 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 sexual orientation.
 
Mr O’Neil Brooks has until 6pm on 8 November 2023 to provide a response. 
 
Admit Paper 
 
Result 
6 Match Suspension
£100 fine 
Mandatory Education Course. 
 
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Arsenal FC U18s
 
Reading FC U18 v Arsenal FC U18
Premier League – South
16 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture Arsenal FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and refrained from provocative behaviour.
 
The Club admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing.
 
Result 
£3500 fine 
 
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Reading FC U19s
 
Reading FC U19 v Arsenal FC U19
Premier League – South
16 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture Reading FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and refrained from provocative behaviour.
 
The Club admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing. 
 
Result 
£500 fine 
 
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Mark Jones, Player, Peterborough Sports FC
 
Peterborough Sports FC vs Needham Market FC
FA Cup
30 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that following his dismissal, his language was abusive and/or insulting towards a Match Official.
 
Mr Jones admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing. 
 
Result 
2 Match Touchline Ban 
£200 fine  
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Dave Stringer
 
Kidsgrove Athletic FC vs Sutton Coldfield Town FC
FA Cup
19 August 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 19th minute of the fixture he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
2. It is alleged that following his dismissal, his failure to return to the dressing room or other area where he could not view the remainder of the match, was improper.
 
Result 
3 Match Touchline Ban 
£150 fine  
 
29 November 2023

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Noel Hunt, Reserves Manager, Reading FC
 
Reading FC (Reserves) vs Blackburn Rovers FC (Reserves)
Premier League Cup
11 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
 
Mr Hunt admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Ricky Marheineke, Manager, St Ives Town FC
 
St Ives Town FC vs Kettering Town FC
FA Trophy
7 October 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that he acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official, leading to his dismissal.
 
Mr Marheineke has until 6pm on 7th December 2023 to provide a response. 
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Paul Rawden, Manager, Grantham Town FC
 
Grantham Town FC vs Pontefract Collieries FC
Northern Premier League East
30 September 2023
 
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, leading to your dismissal.
 
Mr Rawden has until 6pm on 7th December 2023 to provide a response. 
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Daniel Davidson, Coach, Coalville Town FC
 
Leiston FC vs Coalville Town FC
Southern League – Premier Division Central
23 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during the half time interval and following the completion of the fixture he acted in an improper and/or confrontational manner, resulting in his dismissal.
 
Mr Davidson has until 6pm on 7th December 2023 to provide a response. 
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – CROWD CONTROL
Stourbridge FC
 
Stourbridge FC v Mickleover FC (“the Match”)
FA Cup
30 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E21.4 – It is alleged that Stourbridge 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 gender.
 
The Club have until 6pm on 7th December 2023 to provide a response. 
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – BETTING
Daniel Gordon, Player, Corby Town FC
 
Breach of FA Rule E8 – He is charged with Misconduct under FA Rule E1.2 in respect of 2,435 bets placed on football matches between 28 November 2014 to 23 September 2023. It is alleged that each bet is a separate breach of FA Rule E8.
 
Mr Gordon has until 6pm on 7th December 2023 to provide a response. 
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – BETTING
Jake Thompson, Player, Radcliffe FC
 
Breach of FA Rule E8 – He is charged with Misconduct under FA Rule E1.2 in respect of 1,205 bets placed on football matches between 03 September 2020 to 20 September 2023. It is alleged that each bet is a separate breach of FA Rule E8.
 
Mr Thompson has until 6pm on 7th December 2023 to provide a response. 
 
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Tottenham Hotspur FC (U18s)
 
Tottenham Hotspur FC U18 v Chelsea FC U18
U18 Premier League Cup
22 October 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 100th minute of the fixture Tottenham Hotspur FC failed to ensure that its players do not behave in a way that is improper and/or provocative.
 
Tottenham Hotspur FC admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing.
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Pete Wild, Manager, Barrow AFC
 
Colchester United FC vs Barrow AFC
Football League Two
25 November 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that, in or around the half time interval, he acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words towards a Match Official.
 
Mr Wild admits the Charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1 (£500 fine and a 1 match touchline ban). 
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ryan Maxwell, Manager, Sittingbourne FC
 
Jersey Bulls FC vs Sittingbourne FC
FA Cup – Extra Preliminary Round Replay
8 August 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that his behaviour in/or around the 50th and upon completion of the fixture, which led to his dismissal, was improper.
 
Result 
Not Proven 
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Richard Batley, Coach, Emley AFC
 
Emley AFC vs Widnes FC
FA Cup
5 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the half time interval, his language was abusive and/or insulting towards an opposing technical staff member.
 
Mr Batley admit the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
 
Result 
1 Match Touchline Ban 
£50 fine 
 
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Bognor Regis Town FC
 
Bognor Regis Town FC vs Lewes FC
Isthmian League Premier Division
28 August 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, Bognor Regis 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.
 
The Club admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing.
 
Result 
£400 fine 
 
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Lewes FC
 
Bognor Regis Town FC vs Lewes FC
Isthmian League Premier Division
28 August 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, Lewes FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
 
The Club admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing.
 
Result 
£500 fine 
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Joseph Vines, Assistant Manager, Lewes FC
 
Bognor Regis Town FC vs Lewes FC
Isthmian League Premier Division
28 August 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture his behaviour was improper and/or threatening and/or abusive.
 
Mr Vines denies the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing
 
Result 
2 Match Touchline Ban 
£225 fine 
 
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Paul Digby, Player, Cambridge United FC
 
Northampton Town FC vs Cambridge United FC
League One
25 November 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 80th minute of the fixture, following his dismissal, his conduct was improper.
 
Mr Digby has until 6pm on 4th December 2023 to provide a response.
  
28 November 2023
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
 
Alex Woodyard – York City
Maidenhead United FC v York City
National League - Premier
25 November 2023
 
S1 - Serious Foul Play
 
Result:
Claim Upheld – Standard punishment withdrawn
 
Paul Laurence Michael Rooney – Dartford FC
Dartford FC v Braintree Town FC
National League South
21 November 2023
 
S1 – Serious Foul Play
 
Result:
Claim Upheld – Standard punishment withdrawn
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Gary Chance, Assistant Manager, Leighton Town FC
 
South Park (Reigate) FC vs Leighton Town FC
FA Trophy
28 October 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that upon conclusion of the fixture, his language was abusive and/or insulting towards a Match Official.
 
Mr Chance has until 6pm on 6th December 2023 to provide a response. 
 
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
South Park (Reigate) FC
 
South Park (Reigate) FC vs Leighton Town FC
FA Trophy
28 October 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that upon conclusion of the fixture, South Park (Reigate) FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
 
The Club have until 6pm on 6th December 2023 to provide a response. 
 
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Leighton Town FC
 
South Park (Reigate) FC vs Leighton Town FC
FA Trophy
28 October 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that upon conclusion of the fixture, Leighton Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
 
The Club have until 6pm on 6th December 2023 to provide a response. 
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Gary Flinn, Manager, Leighton Town FC
 
South Park (Reigate) FC vs Leighton Town FC
FA Trophy
28 October 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that upon conclusion of the fixture, his language was abusive and/or insulting towards a Match Official.
 
Mr Flinn has until 6pm on 6th December 2023 to provide a response. 
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Darren Salmon, General Manager, Sutton Common Rovers FC
 
South Park (Reigate) FC vs Sutton Common Rovers FC
Isthmian League Central
10 October 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in the 45+5th minute of the fixture his language was abusive and/or insulting.
 
Mr Salmon has until 6pm on 15th December 2023 to provide a response. 
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Ricky Stubbs, Coach, Brightlingsea Regent FC
 
Wroxham FC vs Brightlingsea Regent FC
Isthmian League North
28 October 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that his language and/or behaviour upon completion of the fixture was improper and/or insulting and/or abusive towards the match officials.
 
Mr Stubbs has until 6pm on 6th December 2023 to provide a response. 
 
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Panayiotis Boxer, Player, New Salamis FC
 
Ipswich Wanderers FC vs New Salamis FC
Isthmian League North
28 October 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following that following his dismissal, his behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening.
 
Mr Boxer has until 6pm on 6th December 2023 to provide a response. 
 
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Grimsby Borough FC
 
Stocksbridge Park Steels FC vs Grimsby Borough FC
Northern Premier League East
26 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that in or around the 30th minute of the fixture, Grimsby Borough FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
 
The Club have until 6pm on 6th December 2023 to provide a response. 
 
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Stocksbridge Park Steels FC
 
Stocksbridge Park Steels FC vs Grimsby Borough FC
Northern Premier League East
26 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that in or around the 30th minute of the fixture, Stocksbridge Park Steels FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
 
The Club have until 6pm on 6th December 2023 to provide a response. 
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Darren Eadie, Manager, Leiston FC
 
Leiston FC vs Coalville Town FC
Southern League – Premier Division Central
23 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that, following upon completion of the fixture, he repeatedly acted in an improper manner, leading to his dismissal.
 
Mr Eadie has until 6pm on 6th December 2023 to provide a response. 
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
James Jepson, Manager, Basford United FC
 
Hyde United vs Basford United FC
Northern Premier League
23 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the match officials changing room area, he acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting words towards a Match Official.
 
Mr Jepson has until 6pm on 6th December 2023 to provide a response. 
   
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Steven Watt, Manager, Hythe Town FC
 
Erith & Belvedere FC vs Hythe Town FC
Isthmian League South-East
30 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official, leading to his dismissal.
 
Mr Watt admits the Charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1 (£100 fine and a 1 match touchline ban). 
 
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Chelsea FC (U18s)
 
Tottenham Hotspur FC U18 v Chelsea FC U18
U18 Premier League Cup
22 October 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 100th minute of the fixture Chelsea FC failed to ensure that its players do not behave in a way that is improper and/or provocative.
 
Chelsea FC admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing.
 
27 November 2023
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Brett Donnelly, Manager, Stotfold FC
 
Cirencester Town FC vs Stotfold FC
Southern League Division One Central
26 August 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 45th+8 minute of the fixture he used abusive and/or insulting language towards a Match Official.
2. It is alleged that following his dismissal he used abusive and/or insulting language towards a Match Official.
3. It is alleged following his dismissal his conduct was improper.
 
Mr Donnelly denies the Charge and elects a Personal Hearing. 
 
Result 
Proven 
4 Match Touchline Ban 
£250 fine 
 
24 November 2023
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – POST-MATCH MEDIA COMMENTS
Alan Dowson, Manager, Dartford FC
 
Dartford FC v Chelmsford City
National League - South
Tuesday, November 7
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that the comments constitute improper conduct in that they are insulting towards the Match Official and/or bring the game into disrepute contrary to Rule E3.1.
 
Mr Dowson has until 6pm on 4th December 2023 to provide a response. 
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Chad Gribble, U18s Coach, Hull City FC
 
Hull City U18 vs Sheffield United U18
U18 Professional Development League - North
4 November 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 88th minute of the fixture his behaviour was improper.
 
Mr Gribble has until 6pm on 4th December 2023 to provide a response. 
 
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Alex Tokarczyk, Player, Kings Langley FC
 
Kings Langley FC vs Cambridge City FC
FA Challenge Trophy
9 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the tunnel area, his language was abusive and/or insulting towards a Match Official.
 
Mr Tokarczyk denies the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Nigel Ling, Coach, Leiston FC
 
Leiston FC vs St Ives Town FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
12 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 63rd minute of the fixture, he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
 
Mr Ling admits the Charge, does not accept SP1 and elects a Paper Hearing.
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - STANDARD CASE
Phil Brown, Goalkeeping Coach, Marlow FC
 
Marlow FC vs Raynes Park Vale FC
Isthmian League South Central
7 October 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 45th minute he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official, leading to his dismissal.
 
Mr Brown admits the Charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1 (£100 fine and a 1 match touchline ban).
 
CLAIM OF WRONGFUL DISMISSAL AND CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Callum Joshua Davies – Folkestone Invicta FC
 
Dulwich Hamlet v Folkestone Invicta FC
Isthmian League Premier Division
18 November 2023
 
S1 – Serious Foul Play
 
Result 
Both Claims Dismissed – 3 Match Suspension remains in place
 
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Jak McCourt – Buxton FC
 
Buxton FC v Spennymoor Town FC
National League North
23 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1: 
It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the tunnel area, Mr McCourt used improper and/or insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official.
 
Mr McCourt admits the charge, and elects a paper hearing.
 
Result 
Proven – Fined £300.00 and receives a 1 match suspension
 
SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Alvechurch FC
 
Alvechurch FC v Redditch United FC
Southern League Premier Division Central 
26 December 2022
 
Breach of FA Rule E20:  
It is alleged that in or around the 8th minute of the fixture, Alvechurch FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
 
No response received from Alvechurch FC 
 
Result
Proven – Fined £450.00
 
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Southall FC
 
Southall FC v Binfield FC
Isthmian League South Central
30 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20.1:
It is alleged that in or around the 71st minute of the fixture, Southall FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
 
The Club admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing. 
 
Result
Proven – Club fined £400.00
 
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Binfield FC
 
Southall FC v Binfield FC
Isthmian League South Central
30 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20.1:
It is alleged that in or around the 71st minute of the fixture, Binfield FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
 
The Club admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing. 
 
Result
Proven – Club fined £400.00
 
INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO
Martina Piemonte, Player, Everton Women FC
 
Everton Women FC vs Bristol City Women FC
Women’s Super League
19 November 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E1.1 - It is alleged that her behaviour in or around the 21st minute of the fixture, as evidenced in the video clips, constitutes violent conduct.
 
Result 
3 Match Suspension
 
21 November 2023
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Jack Pearson, Goalkeeping Coach, Cleethorpes Town FC
 
Cleethorpes Town FC vs Alfreton Town FC
FA Cup
16 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official, leading to his dismissal.
 
Mr Pearson has until 6pm on 29th November 2023 to provide a response. 
 
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Jordan Boon, Player, Atherton Colleries FC
 
Gainsborough Trinity FC vs Atherton Collieries FC
Northern Premier League
23 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the tunnel area, his language was abusive and/or insulting towards a Match Official.
 
Mr Boon has until 6pm on 29th November 2023 to provide a response. 
 
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ammar Dyer, Player, Alvechurch FC
 
Royston Town FC vs Alvechurch FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
9 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following his dismissal, his language was abusive and/or insulting towards a Match Official.
 
Mr Dyer admits the Charge and elects a Personal Hearing. 
 
20 November 2023
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – CROWD CONTROL
Oldham Athletic FC
 
Chesterfield FC v Oldham Athletic FC (“the Match”)
National League
19 August 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E21: It is alleged that Oldham Athletic 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 and/or violent and/or threatening and/or abusive and/or provocative; and/or
throw missiles or other potentially harmful or dangerous objects at or on to the pitch; and/or
encroach on to the pitch or commit any form of pitch incursion.
 
The Club deny the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing.
 
Result
Proven 
Warning 
£5000 fine 
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – CROWD CONTROL
Carlisle United FC
 
Carlisle United FC vs Bradford City FC
Football League Two
20 May 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E21.3 – It is alleged that Carlisle United 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 encroach on to the pitch or commit any form of pitch incursion.
 
The Club admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing. 
 
Result 
Warning 
£5000 fine 
£2000 suspended for 12 months 
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Craig Davis, Manager, Winchester City FC
 
Reading City FC vs Winchester City FC
FA Cup
16 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 85th minute of the fixture he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official, leading to his dismissal.
 
Mr Davis admits the Charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1 (£150 fine and a 1 match touchline ban). 
   
17 November 2023
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Steve Towers, Coach, Coalville Town FC
 
Nuneaton Borough FC vs Coalville Town FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
9 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 32nd minute of the fixture he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official, leading to his dismissal.
2. It is alleged that following his dismissal he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
 
Mr Towers admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing. 
 
Result
2 Match Touchline ban 
£150 fine 
  
INCIDENT OF PLAYER MISCONDUCT
Joshua Walker, Player, Winterton Rangers FC
 
Winterton Rangers FC v Ashington FC
Northern Premier League East Division
14 October 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1: It is alleged that in or around the 65th minute of the fixture his conduct was improper and/or violent and/or indecent towards an opponent.
 
Mr Walker denies the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
 
Result
6 Match suspension
£100 fine 
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Michael Ellison, Manager, Widnes FC
 
Widnes FC vs Newcastle Town FC
Northern Premier League West
16 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
2. It is alleged that following his dismissal, he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
 
Mr Ellison admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing. 
 
Result
3 Match Touchline ban 
£200 fine 
 
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Grays Athletic FC
 
New Salamis FC vs Grays Athletic FC
FA Cup Preliminary Round Replay
23 August 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, Grays Athletic FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
 
The Club admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing. 
 
Result 
£350 fine
 
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
New Salamis FC
 
New Salamis FC vs Grays Athletic FC
FA Cup Preliminary Round Replay
23 August 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, New Salamis FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
 
The Club Deny the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing. 
 
Result 
£500 fine
 
16 November 2023
 
MULTI PARTICIPANT MISCONDUCT – PLEA OF MITIGATION 
 
Ebbsfleet United FC
Ebbsfleet United FC V Wealdstone FC
National League Premier
9 September 2023
 
Result
Denied
Fine of £750.00 remains
 
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Omar Bugiel, Player, AFC Wimbledon
 
AFC Wimbledon vs Doncaster Rovers FC
EFL League Two
11 November 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 90+5th minute of the fixture, following his dismissal, his language was improper and/or abusive and/or threatening.
 
Mr Bugiel denies the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
 
14 November 2023
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Ben Bukowski, Head Coach, Northwood FC
 
Northwood FC vs Chipstead FC
Isthmian League South Central
7 October 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute he used abusive and/or insulting words, leading to his dismissal.
 
Mr Bukowski has until 6pm on 22nd November 2023 to provide a response. 
 
13 November 2023
 
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
 
Bradley Hills – Accrington Stanley FC
Crawley Town v Accrington Stanley FC 
EFL League Two
11 November 2023
 
S5 – Denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player’s goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick.
 
Result: Claim Dismissed – Suspension to remain in place
 
James Karl McKeown – Cleethorpes Town FC 
Consett A.F.C. v Cleethorpes Town FC
Northern Premier League Division One East
07 November 2023
 
S4 – Denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball
 
Result: Upheld – Standard punishment withdrawn
 
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & EXCESSIVE PUNISHMENT
 
Donald Junior Kamwa – Bradford City FC U18 
Port Vale FC Youth v Bradford City FC Youth 
Youth Alliance Cup
11 November 2023
 
S2 – Violent Conduct
 
Result: Both claims are dismissed. Suspension to remain in place.
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Paul Bastock, Assistant Manager, Boston United FC
 
Boston United FC vs Tamworth FC
National League North
15 August 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in/or around the 76th minute of the fixture his language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
 
Mr Bastock admits the Charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1 (£200 fine and a 1 match touchline ban).
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – BETTING
Liam Dolman, Player, Tamworth FC
 
Breach of FA Rule E8 – He is charged with Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 1666 bets placed on football matches between 22 December 2018 to 11 February 2023. It is alleged that each bet is a separate breach of FA Rule E8 (as applicable).
 
Mr Dolman admits and denies the Charge, electing a Paper Hearing.
 
SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL – STANDARD CASE
Hebburn Town FC
 
Pontefract Collieries FC vs Hebburn Town FC
Northern Premier League East
22 August 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20.1: It is alleged that in or around the 77th minute of the fixture, Hebburn Town FC failed to ensure its players did not behave in a way which was improper.
 
The Club admit the Charge and accept Standard Penalty 1 (£200 fine).
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Jerry Gill, Manager, Bath City FC
 
Welling United FC vs Bath City FC
National League South
9 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that during the half time interval of the fixture, in or around the field of play, his behaviour was improper and you made an abusive and/or insulting gesture, leading to his dismissal.
 
Mr Gill admits the Charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1 (£200 fine and a 1 match touchline ban).
 
9 November 2023

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Ian Long, Former Manager, Alvechurch FC
 
Royston Town FC vs Alvechurch FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
9 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that his conduct in both the first half and second half of the fixture, which led to his dismissal, was improper.
 
Mr Long admits the Charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1 (£150 fine). 
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Scott Bartlett, Manager, Weston-super-Mare AFC
 
Weston Super Mare AFC vs Yeovil Town FC
National League South
5 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that his conduct in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, which led to his dismissal, was improper.
 
Mr Bartlett denies the Charge and elects a Personal Hearing. 
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE (Fast Track)
Matt Hobbs, Sporting Director, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
 
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United FC
Premier League
28 October 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, in or around the tunnel area, his language was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting.
 
Mr Hobbs admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing. 
 
RESULT
Fine of £4,000.00
One (1) match ground ban (stadium ban)
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE (Non-Fast Track)
Chris Moore, Manager, Hanwell Town FC
 
Plymouth Parkway FC vs Hanwell Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
9 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1:
1. It is alleged his language in or around the first half of the fixture, which led to his dismissal, was abusive and/or insulting towards a Match Official.
2. It is alleged that following his dismissal his conduct was improper.
 
Mr Moore admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
 
RESULT
Fine of £200.00
One (1) match touchline suspension
  
7 November 2023
 
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Banbury United FC
 
Peterborough Sports FC vs Banbury United FC
National League North
14 October 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in/or around the 66th minute of the fixture Banbury United FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper.
 
The Club admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing.
 
RESULT
Fined £700.00
 
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Peterborough Sports FC
 
Peterborough Sports FC vs Banbury United FC
National League North
14 October 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in/or around the 66th minute of the fixture Peterborough Sports FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper.
 
The Club admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing.
 
RESULT
Fined £500.00
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-STANDARD CASE)
Marine FC
 
Marine FC vs Guiseley FC
FA Cup
5 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 72nd minute of the fixture, Marine 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
Fined £500
Warning as to future conduct
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-STANDARD CASE)
Guiseley FC
 
Marine FC vs Guiseley FC
FA Cup
5 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 72nd minute of the fixture, Guiseley 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
Fined £500.00
Warning as to future conduct
 
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Dayle Grubb, Player, Weston Super Mare AFC
 
Weston Super Mare AFC vs Hemel Hempstead Town FC
National League South
28 August 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1:
1. It is alleged that following his dismissal, his behaviour was improper in failing to leave the field of play immediately.
2. It is alleged that following his dismissal, he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.
 
Mr Grubb denies the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing. 
 
RESULT
Fined £350.00
1 match suspension
 
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal 
 
Scott Wharton- Blackburn Rovers 
Norwich City v Blackburn Rovers 
EFL Championship 
5 November 2023
 
S5 DOGSO 
 
Result 
Appeal Successful
Suspension removed. 
 
Barry Bannan - Sheffield Wednesday 
Bristol City v Sheffield Wednesday
EFL Championship 
4 November 2023
 
S5 DOGSO 
 
Result 
Appeal Successful
Suspension removed. 
 
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal & Excessive Punishment
 
Shauna Vassell - Lewes FC Women 
Lewes FC Women v Charlton Athletic Women FC 
Women’s Championship 
3 November 2023
 
S2- Violent Conduct
 
Result 
Appeal Dismissed
3 Match Suspension remains in place. 
 
Barry Fitzharris - Rugby Town
Bedworth United v Rugby Town
Northern Premier League Division One Midlands 
4 November 2023
 
S1- Serious Foul Play. 
 
Result 
Appeal Dismissed
4 Match Suspension remains in place. 
 
6 November 2023
 
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Courtney Swaby, Player, Sutton Common Rovers FC
 
Badshot Lea FC vs Sutton Common Rovers FC
FA Challenge Trophy
23 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that following that following his dismissal, his behaviour was improper.
 
Mr Swaby has until 6pm on 13 November 2023 to provide a response.
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Craig Nicholls, Head Coach, Bromsgrove Sporting FC
 
Bromsgrove Sporting FC vs Kettering Town FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
9 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the tunnel area, he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official, leading to his dismissal.
 
Mr Nicholls admits the Charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1 (£150 fine and a 1 match touchline ban).
 
3 November 2023
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Paul Bowes, Coach, Widnes FC
 
Emley AFC vs Widnes FC
FA Cup
5 September 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the half time interval, his language was abusive and/or insulting.
 
Mr Bowes admits the Charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1 (£100 fine and a 1 match touchline ban).
 
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Olly Casey, Player, Blackpool FC
 
Blackpool FC vs Peterborough United FC
League One
28 October 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 46th minute of the fixture, following his dismissal, his language was abusive and/or insulting towards a Match Official.
 
Mr Casey admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing. 
 
RESULT
Fined £1,100
Warning as to future conduct.
A 2 match suspension starting on 03/11/2023. This applies to All domestic club football, to be served at Category 1. Prohibited from Playing. The terms are as follows: Olly Casey is suspended, effectively immediately, from all domestic club football until such time as Blackpool FC completes two (2) Category 1 First Team Competitive Matches in approved competitions.
 
CLAIM OF WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
 
Leighton Murray – Gillingham FC
Ware FC v Gillingham FC
FA Youth Challenge Cup
1 November 2023
 
S2 - Violent Conduct
KI – Kicking
 
RESULT: Claim Upheld – Suspension immediately removed. 
 
1 November 2023
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – DISCRIMINATION
Jack Simpson, Unattached (formerly Cardiff City FC) 
 
Cardiff City FC Pre-Season Tour (Portugal)
July 2023 
 
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It’s alleged that the defender’s language towards a teammate was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper contrary to FA Rule E3.1. It’s further alleged that this constitutes an “aggravated breach”, which is defined in FA Rule E3.2, as it included a reference - whether express or implied - to race and/or colour.
 
Mr Simpson admits the Charge and elects a Personal Hearing. 
 
RESULT
Fined £8,000
6 match suspension
Face-to-face education
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – BETTING
Curtis Hartley, Real Bedford FC
 
Breach of FA Rule E8 – He is charged with Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 473 bets placed on football matches between 12 April 2015 to 22 July 2023. It is alleged that each bet is a separate breach of FA Rule E8.
 
Mr Hartley admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing. 
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE 
Jesus Perez, Coach, Chelsea FC
 
Chelsea FC vs Brentford FC
Premier League
28 October 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that, in/or around the 88th minute of the fixture, his conduct was improper, leading to his dismissal.
 
Mr Perez admits the Charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1 (£4000 fine). 

By FA Staff