29 September 2023
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Jim Bentley, Manager, Southport FC
Southport FC vs Tamworth FC
National League North
23 September 2023
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in/or around the 32nd minute of the fixture your behaviour was improper.
Mr Bentley admits the Charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1 (£200 fine).
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Walsall Wood FC
Walsall Wood FC vs Highgate United FC
FA Cup
8 August 2023
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture Walsall Wood FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants attending the Match did not behave in a way which was improper and/or violent and/or threatening and/or provocative.
The Club admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing.
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.
Mr Maxwell has until 6pm on 6 October 2023 to provide a response.
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 have until 6pm on 9 October 2023 to provide a response.
28 September 2023
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Paul Cook, Manager, Chesterfield FC
Chesterfield FC v FC Halifax Town
National League
19 September 2023
Breach of FA Rule E3.1:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 73rd minute of the fixture, prior to his dismissal, his conduct was improper.
2. It is alleged that following his dismissal, in or around the 73rd minute of the fixture, he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
3. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the tunnel area, his behaviour was threatening and/or improper and/or he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Mr Cook admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
27 September 2023
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Tom Brookbanks, Manager, Carlton Town FC
Carlton Town FC vs Quorn FC
The FA Cup
8 August 2023
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 62nd minute of the fixture he used abusive and/or insulting words and/or improper behaviour towards a Match Official.
Mr Brookbanks has until 6pm on 5 October 2023 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Thomas Parkinson, Coach, Tonbridge Angels FC
Tonbridge Angels FC vs Weston Super Mare FC
National League South
12 August 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 used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Mr Parkinson has until 6pm on 5 October 2023 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Grant Joshua, Manager, Lye Town FC
Coleshill Town FC vs Lye Town FC
Northern Premier League Midlands Division
21 August 2023
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture his language was abusive and/or insulting towards a Match Official.
Mr Joshua has until 6pm on 5 October 2023 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Inigo Idiakez, U21 Manager, Aston Villa FC
Blackburn Rovers U21 vs Aston Villa FC U21
Premier League 2 – Division 1
24 September 2023
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 89th minute of the fixture his behaviour was improper.
Mr Idiakez has until 6pm on 5 October 2023 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Daniel Barrett, Manager, Grimsby Borough FC
Grimsby Borough FC vs Melton Town FC
FA Cup
19 August 2023
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the half time interval of the fixture his language was abusive and/or insulting towards a Match Official.
Mr Barrett admits the Charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1 (£100 fine and a 1-match touchline ban).
26 September 2023
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Adrian Whitbread, Assistant Manager, King’s Lynn Town FC
Curzon Ashton FC vs King’s Lynn FC
National League North
15 August 2023
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 94th minute of the fixture his language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper towards a Match Official.
Mr Whitbread denies the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
25 September 2023
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Timi Olomofe, Coach, Grays Athletic FC
Enfield FC vs Grays Athletic FC
Isthmian League North
12 August 2023
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture his behaviour was improper and/or violent and/or threatening.
Mr Olomofe has until 6pm on 3 October 2023 to provide a response.
SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL – STANDARD CASE
Gorleston FC
Gorleston FC vs Lowestoft Town FC
Isthmian League North
28 August 2023
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 19th minute of the fixture, Gorleston FC failed to ensure its players did not behave in a way which was improper.
The Club have until 6pm on 3 October 2023 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Darren Blewitt, Assistant Manager, East Thurrock United FC
Heybridge Swifts FC vs East Thurrock United FC
Isthmian League North
26 August 2023
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that his behaviour in the above fixture, which led to his dismissal, was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting towards a Match Official.
Mr Blewitt has until 6pm on 3 October 2023 to provide a response.
SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL – NON-STANDARD CASE
Southend United FC
York City FC vs Southend United FC
National League Premier
16 September 2023
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 88th minute of the fixture, Southend United FC failed to ensure that its players do not behave in a way which is improper.
The Club admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing.
22 September 2023
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – CROWD CONTROL
Norwich City FC
King’s Lynn Town FC v Norwich City FC (“the Match”)
Pre-Season Friendly
8 July 2023
Breach of FA Rule E21 – Pursuant to FA Rule E21.4 (and FA Rule E21.1) it is alleged that in the above fixture, Norwich City FC repeatedly failed to ensure that its 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 disability.
Norwich City FC have until 6pm on 2 October 2023 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Scott Bartlett, Manager, Weston Super Mare AFC
Weston Super Mare AFC vs Slough Town FC
National League South
19 August 2023
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the boardroom area, he used abusive and/or insulting words and/or improper behaviour towards a Match Official.
Mr Bartlett have until 6pm on 2 October 2023 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Adam Lakeland, Manager, Curzon Ashton FC
Curzon Ashton FC vs Tamworth FC
National League North
2 September 2023
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture he acted in an improper manner and/ or used abusive and/or insulting language towards a Match Official.
Mr Lakeland have until 6pm on 2 October 2023 to provide a response.
20 September 2023
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – CROWD CONTROL
Luton Town FC
Brighton & Hove Albion FC v Luton Town FC
Premier League
12 August 2023
Breach of FA Rule E21 – Pursuant to FA Rule E21.4 (and FA Rule E21.1) it is alleged that in or around 80th minute of the fixture, Luton Town 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.
Luton Town FC have until 6pm on 28 September 2023 to provide a response.
SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL – STANDARD CASE
Crewe Alexandra FC
AFC Wimbledon vs Crewe Alexandra FC
EFL League Two
16 September 2023
Breach of E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 90+8th minute of the fixture, Crewe Alexandra FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper.
Crewe Alexandra FC admit the Charge and accept Standard Penalty 1 (£1000 fine).
18 September 2023
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Marc White, Manager, Dorking Wanderers FC
Oldham Athletic FC v Dorking Wanderers FC
National League
9 September 2023
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 16th minute of the fixture his behaviour was improper.
Mr White has admitted the charge and requested a paper hearing
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Kamaldeen Sulemana – Southampton FC
EFL Championship
Southampton FC v Leicester City FC
15/09/2023
S1 Serious Foul Play
Result
Claim Upheld – Suspension immediately removed.
Harry Taylor – Southend United FC
National League - Premier
Southend United FC v York City FC
16/09/2023
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
MISTAKEN IDENTITY
Gus Scott – Southend United FC
National League - Premier
Southend United FC v York City FC
16/09/2023
S6 – Foul and Abusive Language.
Result
Claim Dismissed
14 September 2023
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Morecambe FC
Morecambe FC vs Salford City FC
League Two
2 September 2023
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, Morecambe FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
The Club admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing.
Result
£3000 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Salford City FC
Morecambe FC vs Salford City FC
League Two
2 September 2023
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, Salford City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
The Club admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing.
Result
£3500 fine
13 September 2023
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – CROWD CONTROL
Marlow FC, Isthmian League South Central
Marlow FC vs Hanworth Villa FC
Isthmian League South Central
26 April 2023
Breach of FA Rule E21 - It is alleged that Marlow 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, offensive, violent, threatening, abusive, indecent or provocative and/or throw missiles or other potentially harmful or dangerous objects and/or encroach on to the pitch or commit any form of pitch incursion, contrary to FA Rules E21.1, E21.2 and E21.3.
Result
Warning
£500
Wrongful Dismissal
Luke Summerfield, Halifax Town
FC Halifax Town v Southend United FC
National League – Premier
9 September 2023
Result – Claim Upheld. 3 match suspension removed.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Darren Ferguson, Manager, Peterborough United FC
Peterborough United FC vs Derby County FC
Football League One
26 August 2023
Breach of FA Rule E3.1:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 71st minute of the fixture, prior to his dismissal, he acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or gestures.
2. It is alleged that following his dismissal, in or around the 71st minute of the fixture, his behaviour was improper in failing to leave the technical area immediately.
Charge denied / personal hearing requested
RESULT
Charge proven
2 match touchline suspension, effective immediately
£1,500 fine
12 September 2023
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - BETTING
Lee Tomlin, Harborough Town FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – He is charged with Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 220 bets placed on football matches between 21 November 2010 and 24 May 2014.
Mr Tomlin has until 6pm on 20 September 2023 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - BETTING
Liam Castle, Nuneaton Borough FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – He is charged with Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 322 bets placed on football matches between 10 August 2014 to 24 April 2023.
Mr Castle admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
8 September 2023
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Virgil Van Dijk, Player, Liverpool FC
Newcastle United FC vs Liverpool FC
Premier League
Sunday, 27 August 2023
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 29th minute of the fixture, following his dismissal, he acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Mr Van Dijk admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
RESULT
1 match suspension
£100,000 fine
7 September 2023
Failing to ensure that a Player associated with the Club complied with a suspension
AFC Portchester
Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that you failed to ensure that Mr Fatah Makhloufi complied with a suspension, in that he participated in the following fixtures:
Wells City FC v AFC Portchester
FA Cup
5 August 2023
AFC Portchester v Laverstock & Ford FC
Wessex Football League
12 August 2023
Hamble Club v AFC Portchester
Wessex Football League
15 August 2023
Result
£100 fine
Participating in a fixture whilst under a suspension
Fatah Makhloufi, Player, AFC Portchester
Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that you have failed to comply with a suspension by participating in the following fixtures:
Wells City FC v AFC Portchester
FA Cup
5 August 2023
AFC Portchester v Laverstock & Ford FC
Wessex Football League
12 August 2023
Hamble Club v AFC Portchester
Wessex Football League
15 August 2023
Result
Serve outstanding 3 match suspension immediately
1 additional match suspension
£100 fine.
6 September 2023
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-STANDARD CASE)
Crawley Town FC
Crawley Town FC v Gillingham FC
League Two
19 August 2023
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, Crawley Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
The Club admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing.
Result
£2000 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-STANDARD CASE)
Gillingham FC
Crawley Town FC v Gillingham FC
League Two
19 August 2023
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, Gillingham FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
The Club deny the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing.
Result
£3000 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
David Livermore, Assistant Manager, Gillingham FC
Crawley Town FC v Gillingham FC
League Two
19 August 2023
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture your behaviour was improper and/or violent.
Mr Livermore admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
Result
4 Match touchline ban
£1400 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Highgate United FC
Walsall Wood FC vs Highgate United FC
FA Cup
August 8 2023
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture Highgate United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants attending the Match did not behave in a way which was improper and/or violent and/or threatening and/or provocative.
The Club has until 6pm on 14 September 2023 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – BETTING
Tony Breeden, Player, Spalding United FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – He is charged with Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 70 bets placed on football matches between 19 May 2015 to 21 June 2020.
Mr Breeden has until 6pm on 13th September 2023 to provide a response.
5 September 2023
INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO
Donald Love, Player, Morecambe FC
Morecambe FC vs Salford City FC
EFL League Two
2 September 2023
Breach of FA Rule E1.1 - It is alleged that his behaviour in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, as evidenced in the video clips, constitutes violent conduct.
Mr Love has until 6:00pm on 6th September 2023 to provide a response.
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Joseph Charles Wildsmith – Derby County FC
Bolton Wanderers v Derby County FC
EFL League One
02/09/2023
S4 - Denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball
Result – Claim upheld. 1 match suspension removed.
Oliver John Taylor – Bromsgrove Sporting FC
Ashby Ivanhoe v Bromsgrove Sporting FC
FA Cup
02/09/2023
S4 - Denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball
Result – Claim upheld. 1 match suspension removed.
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE PUNISHMENT
Thomas Malcom Rowe – Doncaster Rovers FC
Doncaster Rovers FC v Swindon Town FC
EFL League Two
02/09/2023
S1 – Serious Foul Play
Result – Claim Dismissed. 3 match suspension remains in place.
4 September 2023
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Richie Wellens, Manager, Leyton Orient FC
Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Leyton Orient FC
Football League One
15 August 2023
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that he acted in an improper and/or confrontational manner in or around the 52nd minute, and following the completion of the fixture, leading to his dismissal.
Mr Wellens denies the Charge and elects a Personal Hearing.
RESULT
Proven – Standard Penalty 2 applied
2 match touchline suspension
£1,500 fine
