Disciplinary charges, responses and suspensions for July 2025

Monday 04 Aug 2025
FA charges - July 2025

31 July 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Peterborough Sports FC

Radcliffe FC vs Peterborough Sports FC
National League North
25 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that following completion of the fixture, Peterborough Sports FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or violent and/or provocative.
Peterborough Sports FC admit the charge and elect a personal hearing.

RESULT
£500 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Radcliffe FC

Radcliffe FC vs Peterborough Sports FC
National League North
25 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that following completion of the fixture, Radcliffe FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or violent and/or provocative.
Radcliffe FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.

RESULT
£800 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON - STANDARD CASE
Anthony Johnson, Manager, Radcliffe FC

Radcliffe FC vs Peterborough Sports FC
National League North
25 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following completion of the fixture, you used violent conduct towards another Participant.

Anthony Johnson admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£200 fine
3 match touchline ban

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Steve Halford, Assistant Manager, Radcliffe FC

Radcliffe FC vs Peterborough Sports FC
National League North
25 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following completion of the fixture, you used violent conduct towards another Participant.

Steve Halford admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£200 fine
3 match touchline ban

30 July 2025

Incident of Misconduct- Non Fast Track
Accrington Stanley FC

Charge
It is alleged that Accrington Stanley FC engaged a person, who was not an FA
Registered Football Agent to perform Football Agent Services contrary to Regulation 10.5 of The FA Football Agent Regulations.

Result
Not Proven

Appeal Hearing-25 July 2025
Appellant
The FA

Ground of Appeal
Misinterpreted or failed to comply with the Rules and/or regulations of The Association relevant to its decision.

Appeal Outcome
Appeal Dismissed

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Stefan Hopewell, Club Secretary, Sherwood Colliery FC

Carlton Town FC v Sherwood Colliery FC
Northern Premier League – East Division
21 April 2025 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 
Charge 1: In or around the 70th minute, it is alleged you used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee, Ashley Royston.
Charge 2: In or around the 70th minute, it is alleged you used abusive and/or insulting words toward the Assistant Referee, Stephen Beresford.
Charge 3: Following the completion of the fixture, it is alleged that you used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee, Ashley Royston.
Result 
Proven 
4 Match Ground Ban 
£250 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Shaun Thomas, Manager, Coventry Sphinx FC

Coventry Sphinx FC v Coleshill Town FC
Northern Premier League – Midlands Division
1 March 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in the 90+5th minute of the fixture, your language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting towards a match official.
Result
£75 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Darren Salmon, Manager, Sutton Common Rovers FC

Sutton Common Rovers FC v Ashford Town (Middx) FC
National League South Central
7 March 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 90+1st minute of the fixture, your language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening. 
Result
2 Match Touchline ban 
£200 fine 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Joseph Walton, Player, Hebburn Town FC

Hebburn Town FC v Ilkeston Town FC
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
5 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in the 90+3rd minute of the fixture your conduct was improper and/or violent towards another participant.

Result
2 match suspension 
£100 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Mark Hudson, Coach, Hebburn Town FC

Hebburn Town FC v Ilkeston Town FC
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
5 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in the 90+3rd minute of the fixture your conduct was improper and/or violent towards another participant.

Result
4 Match Touchline ban 
£250 fine 

24 July 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Liam Lawrence, Coach, Stoke City FC

Chesterfield FC U21 vs Stoke City FC U21
Central League Division 1
15 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 
1. It is alleged that during half-time of the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.
2. It is alleged that following your dismissal, in or around the tunnel area, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

Result 
2 match touchline ban 
£400 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONATATION
Hull City

Hull City U18 v Swansea City AFC U18
U18 Professional Development League - North
15 April 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 78th

Result
£1250 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONATATION
Swansea City AFC

Hull City U18 v Swansea City AFC U18
U18 Professional Development League - North
15 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 78th minute of the fixture

Result
£1500 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL
AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon U18 v Cambridge United FC U18
Youth Alliance South East Conference
1 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 52nd minute of the fixture AFC Wimbledon failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper.

AFC Wimbledon admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.

Result
£250 fine 

23 July 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Gavin Cowan, Manager, Brackley Town FC

Marine FC v Brackley Town FC
National League North
15 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during half time of the of the fixture, in/or around the tunnel area, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct, by ‘grabbing’.

Gavin Cowan denies the charge and elects a personal hearing.

RESULT
Not proven

22 July 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ben Williams, Agent

Breach of FA Rule E1.2 – It is alleged that you approached and/or entered into any agreement with a Minor (whether a Representation Agreement or an agreement other than a Representation Agreement) without first obtaining additional authorisation to work with Minors contrary to Regulation 5.3 of the FA’s Football Agent Regulations.

Ben Williams has until 6pm on 29 July 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Lee Davidson, Coach, Melksham Town FC

Melksham Town FC v Mousehole FC
Southern League Division One South
26 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, your behaviour was improper and/or you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official, leading to your dismissal. 

Lee Davidson has until 6pm on 29 July 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Thomas Mansell, Kit Manager, AFC Telford United

AFC Telford United v Royston Town FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
26th April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during the fixture, your behaviour was improper and/or violent, leading to your dismissal.

Thomas Mansell has until 6pm on 29 July 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Matthew Thoma, Coach, Enfield FC

Aylesbury United FC v Enfield FC
Southern League Division One Central
26 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during the fixture, your behaviour was improper, leading to your dismissal.

Matthew Thomas has until 6pm on 29 July 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Scott Bartlett, Manager, Weston Super Mare AFC

Weston Super Mare AFC v Tonbridge Angels FC
National League South
12 April 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 
1. It is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture, you used abusive and/or insulting language towards a match official, leading to your dismissal.
2. It is further alleged that following your dismissal, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.

Scott Bartlett has until 6pm on 28 July 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Breach of FA Rules Betting E8
Jamie Jellis, Player, Walsall FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 2,248 bets placed on football match between 30 April 2019 to 04 July 2023.
Jamie Jellis has until 6pm on 28 July 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Scunthorpe United FC

Scunthorpe United FC V Chester FC
National League North – Play Offs
18 May 2025

Breach of FA Rule E21 – 

It is alleged that Scunthorpe United FC failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) attending the Match did not:
• behave in a way which is improper contrary to E21.1;
• throw missiles or other potentially harmful or dangerous objects at or on the pitch contrary to E21.2; and/or
• encroach on to the pitch or commit any form of pitch incursion contrary to E21.3.

Scunthorpe United FC has until 6pm on 28 July 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Jason Matthews, Assistant Manager, Weymouth FC

Eastbourne Borough FC v Weymouth FC
National League South
5 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the changing room area, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

Jason Matthews has until 6pm on 28 July 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Warren Feeney, Manager, Weymouth FC

Eastbourne Borough FC v Weymouth FC
National League South
5 April 2025 

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the changing room area, you acted in an improper manner by confronting a Match Official.

Warren Feeney admits the charge and accepts the Standard Penalty 1 (£200, 1 match Touchline Ban).

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NONSTANDARD CASE
Elliott Smith, Player, Northampton Town FC U18

Plymouth Argyle FC U18 v Northampton Town FC U18
Youth Alliance South Conference
17 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

Elliott Smith has until 6pm on 28 July 2025 to provide a response.

SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL – STANDARD CASE
Weymouth FC

Eastbourne Borough FC v Weymouth FC
National League South
5 April 2025 
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 82nd minute, Weymouth FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper.

Weymouth FC admit the charge and accept Standard Penalty 1

SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL – NON-STANDARD CASE
Eastbourne Borough FC

Eastbourne Borough FC v Weymouth FC
National League South
5 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 82nd minute, Eastbourne Borough FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper. 

Eastbourne Borough FC has until 6pm on 28 July 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Simon Haughney, Manager, Hanworth Villa FC

Uxbridge FC v Hanworth Villa FC
Isthmian League South Central
4 May 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that upon conclusion of the fixture, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

Simon Haughney has until 6pm on 28 July 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Nathan Watson, Player, Carlton Town FC

Stocksbridge Park Steels FC v Carlton Town FC
Northern Premier League East
15 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E1.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 42nd minute you committed the sending off offence of spitting at an opponent, Thomas Marshall of Stocksbridge Park Steels FC, contrary to the Laws of the Game – Law 12.

Nathan Watson has until 6pm on 28 July 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Scunthorpe United FC

Kidderminster Harriers FC v Scunthorpe United FC
National League North
18 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that during the above fixture, Scunthorpe United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative. 

Scunthorpe United FC has until 6pm on 28 July 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Kidderminster Harriers FC

Kidderminster Harriers FC v Scunthorpe United FC
National League North
18 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that during the above fixture, Kidderminster Harriers FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.

Kidderminster Harriers FC has until 6pm on 28 July 2025 to provide a response.

21 July 2025

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Liversedge FC

North Ferriby FC v Liversedge FC
Northern Premier League East Division
15 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 76th minute of the fixture, Liversedge FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.

Liversedge FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.

RESULT
£250 fine

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
North Ferriby FC

North Ferriby FC v Liversedge FC
Northern Premier League East Division
15 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 76th minute of the fixture, North Ferriby FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.

North Ferriby FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.

RESULT
£250 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Simon Johnson, Technical Area Occupant, Redditch United FC

Halesowen Town FC v Redditch United FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
21 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture you acted in an improper and/or confrontational manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.

Simon Johnson admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£150 fine
2 match touchline ban

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Callum Woodcock, Player, Hanwell Town FC

Hanwell Town FC vs Taunton Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
19 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal in or around the 82nd minute fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official 

Callum Woodcock admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£200 fine
2 match ban

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Marcos Painter, Coach, Birmingham City FC

Birmingham City FC vs Barnsley FC
Professional Development League North
21 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 
1. It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.
2. It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture, following your dismissal, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

Marcos Painter admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£750 fine
2 match touchline ban

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
William Robert Lannin-Sweet, Player, Arsenal FC

Arsenal FC vs Manchester United FC
FA Youth Cup
28 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 
1. It is alleged that following your dismissal, in or around the 120th minute fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Referee.

2. It is alleged that following your dismissal, in or around the 120th minute fixture, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Fourth Official.

William Robert Lannin-Sweet admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£500 fine
2 match ban

17 July 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Joe Bauress, Player, Burnley FC

Hull City U21 vs Burnley FC U21
Professional Development League - North
25 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 44th minute, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct, contrary to FA Rule E3.1.

Joe Bauress admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£1,250 fine
4 match suspension

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Sebastian Williams, Player, Crystal Palace FC

Southampton FC vs Crystal Palace FC
U18 Premier League South
31 January 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal and the conclusion of the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

Sebastian Williams denies the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
Not proven

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONATATION
Everton FC

Reading FC (U18) v Everton FC (U18)
U18 Premier League Cup
14 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 115th minute of the fixture, Everton FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.

Everton FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.

RESULT
£6,000 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONATATION
Reading FC

Reading FC v Everton FC
U18 Premier League Cup
14 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 115th minute of the fixture Reading failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.

Reading FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.

RESULT
£625 fine

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Jacob Fenton, Player, Anstey Nomads FC

Coleshill Town FC v Anstey Nomads FC
Northern Premier League – Midlands Division
29 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 90+4th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official. 

Jacob Fenton admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£100 fine
1 match suspension

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Stuart Boardley, Manager, Felixstowe & Walton United FC

Redbridge FC v Felixstowe & Walton United FC
Isthmian League - North
8 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - 

1. It is alleged that in/or around the 83rd minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words, leading to your dismissal.

2. It is alleged that following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official(s).

Stuart Boardley admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£100 fine
2 match touchline ban

16 July 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Andy Butler, Manager, Scunthorpe United FC

Kidderminster Harriers FC v Scunthorpe United FC
National League North
18 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct against another Participant.

Andy Butler has until 6pm on 24 July 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Christopher Cornes, Manager, Worcester City FC

Sutton Coldfield Town FC v Worcester City FC
Northern Premier League – Midlands Division
1 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in the 81st minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

Christopher Cornes has until 6pm on 24 July 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NONSTANDARD CASE
Ziggy Bob Kozluk, Player, Barnsley FC

Brentford FC (Reserve Team) v Barnsley FC (Reserve Team)
Professional Development League South
5 May 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official.

Ziggy Bob Kozluk has until 6pm on 23 July 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Scott Wagstaff, Coach, Bromley FC

Eastleigh FC U18 vs Bromley FC U18
National League U19 Alliance
25 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.

Scott Wagstaff admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing. 

15 July 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Mark Goldsworthy

Bishops Cleeve FC vs Mousehole FC
Southern League Division One South
16 November 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the field of play, you acted in an improper manner and/or used threatening and/or abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the Match Official(s).

Result 
Proven 
2 Match Touchline Ban 
£150 fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Hastings United FC

Hastings United FC v Canvey Island FC
Isthmian League Premier Division
25 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the above fixture. Hastings United FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.

Result 
£400 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NONSTANDARD CASE
Frankie Raymond, Player, Cray Wanderers FC 

Cray Wanderers FC v Folkestone Invicta FC
Isthmian League Premier Division
22 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal, in or around the 40th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official

Result 
Proven 
1 Match Touchline Ban 
£200 fine 

11 July 2025

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Leighton Town FC

Leighton Town FC v Thame United FC
Southern League Division One Central
5 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the above fixture, Leighton Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.

Leighton Town FC both admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing.

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Thame United FC

Leighton Town FC v Thame United FC
Southern League Division One Central
5 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the above fixture, Thame United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.

Thame United FC admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing.

10 July 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Daniel Brownlie, Manager, Basingstoke Town FC

Hungerford Town FC v Basingstoke Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
15 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official.

Daniel Brownlie denies the charge and elects for a paper hearing.

RESULT
Not proven

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON STANDARD CASE
Lee Martin, Player, Ramsgate FC

Ramsgate FC v Three Bridges FC
Isthmian League South East
12 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal in the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official. 

Lee Martin partly admits and partly denies the charge and elects for a paper hearing.

RESULT
Charge found proven
£200 fine
2 match ban

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Stockton Town FC

Stockton Town FC v Ilkeston Town FC
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
22 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that at full-time of the fixture, Stockton Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper.

Stockton Town FC admit the charge and elects for a paper hearing.

RESULT
£500 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ilkeston Town FC

Stockton Town FC v Ilkeston Town FC
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
22 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that at full-time of the fixture, Ilkeston Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper.

Ilkeston Town FC admit the charge and elects for a paper hearing.

RESULT
£600 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Kurt James, Coach, Westbury United FC

Melksham Town FC v Westbury United FC
Southern League Division One South
26 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 
1. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the field of play, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.

2. It is alleged that following your dismissal, in or around the tunnel area, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official

Kurt James admits the charge and elects for a paper hearing.

RESULT
£200 fine
2 match touchline ban

PLEA OF MITIGATION – MULTI-PARTICIPANT MISCONDUCT
West Ham United

West Ham United v Nottingham Forest FC
Premier League
18 May 2025

RESULT
Standard punishment remains
£50,000 fine

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION –NON-STANDARD CASE
Jack Martyn Duffy, Player, Stamford AFC

Royston Town FC vs Stamford AFC
Southern League Premier Division Central
22 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 
1. It is alleged that following your dismissal, in or around the 92nd minute, you acted in an improper manner by failing to promptly leave the field of play and/or confronting an opponent and/or using abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the Referee.
2. It is alleged that after you had exited the field of play following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner by re-entering the field of play and/or used violent conduct towards an opponent.
3. It is alleged that as you moved towards the tunnel area, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct and/or threatening behaviour towards a spectator.

Jack Martyn Duffy has until 6pm on 18 July 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Breach of FA Betting Rules
Joel Daly, Player, Horsham FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1.2 in respect of 661 bets placed on football matches between 12 July 2022 to 01 April 2025.
Joel Daly has until 6pm on 18 July 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Breach of FA Rules Betting E8
Lewis Macari, Player, Notts County FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 354 bets placed on football matches between 25 February 2020 to 04 December 2022. 
Lewis Macari has until 6pm on 18 July 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Ian Hobbs, Coach, Hungerford Town FC

Hungerford Town FC v Dorchester Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
26 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.

Ian Hobbs has until 6pm on 18 July 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Mark Summerhill, Manager, Gosport Borough FC

Gosport Borough FC v Havant & Waterlooville FC
Southern League Premier Division South
21 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.

Mark Summerhill has until 6pm on 18 July 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Hemel Hempstead Town FC

St Albans City FC v Hemel Hempstead Town FC 
National League - South
21 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E21 – It is alleged that in or around the 45th minute of the Match, Hemel Hempstead Town FC failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) attending a Match do not use words or otherwise behave in a way which is improper, offensive, abusive, indecent, or insulting which included a reference, whether express or implied, to gender, contrary to FA Rules E21.1 and E21.4. 
Hemel Hempstead Town FC has until 6pm on 18 July 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Jemeile Gordon, Agent 

Breach of FA Rule E1.2 – 1. It is alleged that you performed Football Agent Services without having entered into a Representation Agreement in respect of one or more Players, contrary to Regulation 4.1 of the FA Football Agent Regulations; and/or
2. It is alleged that you made an Approach to and/or represented one or more Minors in relation to any Football Agent Services, without having additional authorisation from The FA to deal with Minors, contrary to Regulation 5.3 of the FA Football Agent Regulations.

Jemeile Gordon has until 6pm on 17 July 2025 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
James Keller, Coach, Aylesbury United FC

Real Bedford FC v Aylesbury United FC
Southern League Division One Central
25 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, your behaviour was improper towards a match official, leading to your dismissal.

James Keller has until 6pm on 16 July 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Daniel Porter, Player, AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Wellingborough Town v AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Northern Premier League – Midlands Division
29 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that at full-time of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner by entering the field of play to confront a match official.

Daniel Porter has until 6pm on 15 July 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Breach of FA Rules Betting E8
Osman Foyo, Player, AFC Wimbledon

Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1.2 in respect of 252 bets placed on football matches between 29 October 2023 to 28 March 2025
Osman Foyo has until 6pm on 16 July 2025 to provide a response.

2 July 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Marcus McCabe, Owner, Radcliffe FC

Radcliffe FC v Curzon Ashton FC
National League North
8 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following completion of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the Match Official(s).

Marcus McCabe admits the charge and elects a paper hearing

RESULT
£300 fine
2 match Ground/Stadium Ban

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ryan Maxwell, Manager, Sittingbourne FC

Merstham FC v Sittingbourne FC
Isthmian League South East
15 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 
1. It is alleged that in or around the 37th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the Match Official(s), leading to your dismissal.

2. It is alleged that following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner by continuing to have a direct view of the field of play.

3. It is alleged that following completion of the fixture, in or around the dressing room area, you acted in an improper manner towards the Match Official(s).

Ryan Maxwell admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£400 fine
4 match touchline ban

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NONSTANDARD CASE
James Spencer, Player, Curzon Ashton FC

Curzon Ashton FC v Marine FC
National League North
15 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal in/or around the 86th minute, you acted in an improper manner by using confrontational behaviour towards a match official.

James Spencer admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£300 fine
2 match suspension

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NONSTANDARD CASE
Jake Cottrell, Player, Avro FC

Avro FC v Widnes FC
Northern Premier League – West Division
26 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in the 87th minute of the fixture, following your dismissal, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.

Jake Cottrell admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£100 fine
1 match suspension

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Scott Easterlow, Manager, Racing Club Warwick FC

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Racing Club Warwick FC
Northern Premier League – Midlands Division
22 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during the second half of the fixture, you used abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening words and/or behaviour towards an opponent.

Scott Easterlow admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£150 fine
1 match touchline ban

By FA Staff