Wigan Athletic and Bolton Wanderers sanctioned for mass confrontation

Thursday 21 Mar 2024
Wigan Athletic and Bolton Wanderers sanctioned

Wigan Athletic and Bolton Wanderers have been sanctioned following the mass confrontation at their EFL League One game on Tuesday 27 February.

Both clubs admitted that they failed to ensure their players did not behave in an improper and provocative way after the final whistle.

Bolton Wanderers accepted the standard £2,500 penalty and Wigan Athletic were fined £9,000 by an independent Regulatory Commission following a hearing.

The Regulatory Commission’s written reasons for Wigan Athletic’s fine can be seen below.

By FA Staff