30 April 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ryan Lowe, Manager, Wigan Athletic FC
Wigan Athletic FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC
League One
1 April 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper and/or violent manner, leading to your dismissal.
Mr Lowe admits the charge and elects a paper hearing
Result
3 match touchline ban
£12000 fine
Appellant ground of appeal
Financial penalty : Imposed a penalty, award, order or sanction that was excessive.
Appeal Outcome
Appeal Dismissed
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Craig Cope, Director of Football, AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon v Port Vale FC
EFL League 2
26 April 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged upon conclusion of the fixture, in/or around the tunnel area, you acted in an improper manner towards a Match Official.
Craig Cope has until 6pm on 6 May 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Johnnie Jackson, Manager, AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon v Port Vale FC
EFL League 2
26 April 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 68th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner.
Johnnie Jackson has until 6pm on 6 May 2025 to provide a response.
29 April 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Spencer Day, Manager, Farnborough FC
Farnborough FC vs Hampton & Richmond FC (“the Match”)
26th December 2024
National League South
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that you acted in an improper manner during the interview by making comments which are not in the best interest of the game and/or used insulting words about a Match Official, contrary to FA Rule E3.1.
Result
3 Match Touchline Ban
£450 fine
Appellant Appeal Ground
Imposed a penalty, award, order or sanction that was excessive.
Orders of the Appeal Board
Appeal Upheld
The Appeal board directs to quash the Regulatory Commission’s imposition of a 3 match touchline suspension
The fine of £450 is to remain the same.
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Evanilson de Lima Barbosa, AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth v Manchester United FC
Premier League
27 April 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Liam Walsh, Luton Town
Luton Town v Coventry City FC
EFL Championship
26 April 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Upheld
5 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Ryan Loft, Cambridge United FC
Burton Albion FC v Cambridge United FC
EFL League One
26 April 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Harry Emmett, Gloucester City
Gloucester City v Gosport Borough FC
Southern League Premier Division South
26 April 2025
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
Upheld
1 match suspension withdrawn
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Crewe Alexandra FC
Tranmere Rovers FC v Crewe Alexandra FC
EFL League 2
26 April 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Crewe Alexandra FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Crewe Alexandra FC has until 6pm on 2 May 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Tranmere Rovers FC
Tranmere Rovers FC v Crewe Alexandra FC
EFL League 2
26 April 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Tranmere Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Tranmere Rovers FC has until 6pm on 2 May 2025 to provide a response.
28 April 2025
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Michael Carter, AFC Totton
AFC Totton v Winchester City FC
Southern League Premier Division South
21 April 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
MISTAKEN IDENTITY
Cameron Coxe, Boreham Wood
Boreham Wood v Enfield Town FC
National League - South
21 April 2025
RESULT
Upheld
Caution transferred to Josef Yarney
25 April 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Stephen Cotterill, Manager, Forest Green Rovers FC
Forest Green Rovers FC v Tamworth FC
National League Premier
21 April 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that in or around the 20th minute of the fixture, prior to your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner in relation to the Fourth Official.
2. It is alleged that in or around the 20th minute of the fixture, prior to your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner in relation to members of the Tamworth FC technical area.
Stephen Cotterill admits the charge and elects a paper hearing
RESULT
£4,000 fine
3 match touchline ban
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Thatcham Town FC
Bemerton Heath Harlequins FC v Thatcham Town FC
Southern League - Division One South
30 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture Thatcham Town FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative and/or violent.
Thatcham Town FC did not respond to the charge
RESULT
£400 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Bemerton Heath Harlequins FC
Bemerton Heath Harlequins FC v Thatcham Town FC
Southern League - Division One South
30 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture Bemerton Heath Harlequins FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative and/or violent.
Bemerton Heath Harlequins FC did not respond to the charge
RESULT
£400 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Grantham Town Football Club
Breach of FA Rule C88-C99 – It is alleged that Grantham Town, wishing to approach the Player, did not give to the Club Secretary of Gresley Rovers FC seven days’ written notice of its intention to approach the Player.
Result
£800 fine
24 April 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Paul Heckingbottom, Manager, Preston North End FC
Hull City FC v Preston North End FC
EFL Championship
21 April 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 55th minute of the fixture, and following completion of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.
Paul Heckingbottom has until 6pm on 29 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO
Jack Diamond, Player, Stockport County FC
Stockport County FC vs Huddersfield Town FC
League One
21 April 2025
Breach of FA Rule E1.1 – It is alleged that your behaviour in or around the 90th minute of the fixture constituted violent conduct.
Jack Diamond denies the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
Proven
3 match suspension
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Ben Hunter, Needham Market FC
Needham Market FC v Kings Lynn Town FC
National League - North
21 April 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Hazeem Bakre, Darlington FC
Scarborough Athletic v Darlington FC
National League - North
21 April 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Claims dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Daniel Wallis, Shepshed Dynamo FC
Shepshed Dynamo FC v Quorn FC
Northern Premier League Division One Midlands
21 April 2025
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
Upheld
1 match suspension withdrawn
23 April 2025
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Leif Davis, Ipswich Town FC
Ipswich Town FC v Arsenal
Premier League
20 April 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Claims Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Callum Woodcock, Hanwell Town FC
Hanwell Town FC v Taunton Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
18 April 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Claims Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Harry Titchmarsh, Hitchin Town FC
Alvechurch v Hitchin Town FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
18 April 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Claim Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Brett Pitman, Dorchester Town FC
Frome Town FC v Dorchester Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
18 April 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Claims Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Aarran Racine, Worthing FC
Eastbourne Borough FC v Worthing FC
National League - South
18 April 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Claims Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Dean Freeman, Carlton Town FC
Dunston FC v Carlton Town FC
Northern Premier League Division One East
19 April 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Claim Upheld
4 match suspension withdrawn
22 April 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Sam Finley, Player, Tranmere Rovers
Walsall FC vs Tranmere Rovers FC
English Football League 2
Saturday 11th January 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that around the 23rd minute of the above fixture, your language towards the Walsall FC player, Jamille Matt, was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper, contrary to Rule E3.1.
It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3.1 is an “Aggravated Breach”, as defined in Rule E3.2, as it includes a reference, whether express or implied, to sexual orientation.
Result
13 Match suspension
£2000 fine
Mandatory education programme
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Discrimination
Phil Platt
Ashton United FC vs Macclesfield FC
Norther Premier League – Premier Division
Tuesday 7th January 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3 –
It is alleged that during the referee’s post-match de-brief following the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and used abusive and/or insulting words towards Assistant Referee, Fiyinfoluwa Aladelusi, contrary to Rule E3.1.
It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3.1 is an “Aggravated Breach”, as defined in Rule E3.2, as it includes a reference, whether express or implied to colour and/or race.
Result
Proven
6 week suspension from All Football and Football Related Activity
£100 fine
Mandatory education programme
20 April 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NOT SEEN INCIDENT – VIOLENT CONDUCT
Paul Smyth, Player, Queens Park Rangers FC
Preston North End FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC
Championship
18 April 2025
Breach of FA Rule E1.1 -It is alleged that your behaviour in or around the 56th minute constituted violent conduct.
Charge admitted, immediate 3 match suspension
19 April 2025
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Owen Lunt, Crewe Alexandra FC
Colchester United FC v Crewe Alexandra FC
EFL League Two
18 April 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
17 April 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Connor Lawley, Performance Analyst, Coventry City FC
Coventry City FC v Burnley FC
EFL Championship
5 April 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following completion of the fixture, 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.
Connor Lawley admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
£800 fine
1 match touchline ban
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Participating in a fixture whilst under a suspension
Luke Paul Simmons, Player, Salford City FC
Derby County FC v Salford City FC B Team
Central League – Division One
4 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that you have failed to comply with a suspension.
Luke Paul Simmons admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
1 match ban
£250 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Failing to ensure that a Player associated with the Club complied with a suspension.
Salford City FC
Derby County FC v Salford City FC B Team
Central League – Division One
4 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that you failed to ensure that Mr Luke Paul Simmons complied with a suspension.
Salford City FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.
RESULT
£500 fine
PLEA OF MITIGATION – MULTI-PARTICIPANT MISCONDUCT
AFC Fylde
Yeovil Town FC v AFC Fylde
National League
29 March 2025
RESULT
£750 fine
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Charles Milton, Barton Rovers
Kidlington FC v Barton Rovers
Southern League Division One Central
12 April 2025
S4 – Denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball
RESULT
Upheld
2 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
William Johnson, Leiston FC
Stourbridge FC v Leiston FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
12 April 2025
S4 – Denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball
RESULT
Upheld
2 match suspension withdrawn
MISTAKEN IDENTITY
Michael Dunn, Pontefract Collieries
Pontefract Collieries v Bishop Aukland
Northern Premier League Division One East
12 April 2025
RESULT
Upheld
Caution transferred to Jack Boyle
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – E3 CHARGE PURSUANT TO REGULATION 5 OF THE ON-FIELD REGULATIONS
Alex Hernandez, Player, Tilbury FC
Hendon FC vs Tilbury FC
Isthmian League Cup
3 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 85th minute of the fixture, you used violent conduct towards another player.
Alex Hernandez has until 6pm on 29 April 2025 to provide a response.
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 has until 6pm on 29 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Breach of FA Rules Betting E8
Amine Sassi, Player, Maldon & Tiptree
Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 869 bets placed on football matches between 25 July 2024 to 07 December 2024.
Amine Sassi has until 6pm on 28 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Hednesford Town FC
Hednesford Town FC v Gainsborough Trinity FC
The FA Cup
2 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E21 – It is alleged that Hednesford Town FC failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) do not behave in a way which is improper, violent, threatening or provocative and/or do not encroach on to the pitch or commit any form of pitch incursion, contrary to FA Rules E21.1 and/or E21.3.
Hednesford Town FC has until 6pm on 28 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Daniel Kedwell, Manager, Ashford United FC
Ashford United FC v Three Bridges FC
Isthmian League South East
11 January 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 85th minute of the fixture, your language and/or behavior was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper towards a match official.
Daniel Kedwell has until 6pm on 29 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Gareth Davies, Technical Area Occupant, Biggleswade Town FC
Biggleswade Town FC v Harborough Town FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
17 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged in or around the 57th minute of the fixture, your language was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.
2. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the tunnel area, your language was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of a Match Official.
Gareth Davies has until 6pm on 29 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Mark Beesley, Manager, FC United of Manchester
FC United of Manchester vs Warrington Rylands FC
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
7 January 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that at full-time of the fixture, your language and/or behavior was improper and/or confrontational towards a match official.
Mark Beesley has until 6pm on 29 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Andrew Preece, Manager, Chorley FC
Chorley FC v Buxton FC
National League North
4 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 52nd minute of above fixture, your language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper towards the Match Official.
Andrew Preece has until 6pm on 29 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Daniel Boshell, Coach, Guiseley AFC
Guiseley AFC vs Lancaster City FC
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
1 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that at full-time of the fixture, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Daniel Boshell has until 6pm on 29 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONATATION
Fleetwood Town FC
Fleetwood Town FC U21 v Coventry City FC U21
Professional Development League - North
17 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 90+6th minute of the fixture Fleetwood Town FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Fleetwood Town FC U21 has until 6pm on 29 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONATATION
Coventry City FC
Fleetwood Town FC U21 v Coventry City FC U21
Professional Development League - North
17 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 90+6th minute of the fixture Coventry City FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Coventry City FC U21 has until 6pm on 29 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Jason Brookes, U18 Manager, Eastleigh FC
Chatham Town FC U18 vs Eastleigh FC U18
National League U19 Alliance
13 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during the above fixture, your language towards a Match Official was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Official, leading to your dismissal.
Jason Brookes has until 6pm on 29 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Josh Webber, Player, Bideford AFC
Melksham Town FC v Bideford AFC
Southern League – Division One South
Saturday 1 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 86th minute of the fixture, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Melksham Town FC player, contrary to Rule E3.1. It is 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.
Josh Webber has until 6pm on 29 April 2025 to provide a response.
16 April 2025
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Leighton Hopper, Heaton Stannington
Newton Aycliffe v Heaton Stannington
Northern Premier League Division One East
12 April 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Jack James, St Albans City FC
St Albans City FC v Eastbourne Borough FC
National League - South
12 April 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Jamie Williamson, Basford United FC
Morpeth Town FC v Basford United FC
Northern Premier League Premier Division
12 April 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Claims dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Ethan Stewart, Basford United FC
Morpeth Town FC v Basford United FC
Northern Premier League Premier Division
12 April 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Claims dismissed
4 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Luke Hallett, AFC Totton
Taunton Town FC v AFC Totton
Southern League Premier Division South
08 April 2025
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
Upheld
1 match suspension withdrawn
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Plymouth Argyle FC
Plymouth Argyle FC v Sheffield United FC
EFL Championship
12 April 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, in or around the tunnel area, Plymouth Argyle FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area staff did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Plymouth Argyle FC has until 6pm on 23 April 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Sheffield United FC
Plymouth Argyle FC v Sheffield United FC
EFL Championship
12 April 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, in or around the tunnel area, Sheffield United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area staff did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Sheffield United FC has until 6pm on 23 April 2025 to provide a response.
14 April 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
– NON-STANDARD CASE
Finley James Rooke, Player, Willand Rovers FC
Willand Rovers FC v Falmouth Town AFC
Southern League Division One South
1 January 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
towards a Match Official.
Finley James Rooke has until 6pm on 24 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
– NON-STANDARD CASE
Pierce Michael Bird, Player, Eastbourne Borough FC
Slough Town FC v Eastbourne Borough FC
National League South
18 January 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner.
Pierce Michael Bird has until 6pm on 24 April 2025 to provide a response.
SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL – STANDARD CASE
Cray Wanderers FC
Cray Wanderers FC v Folkestone Invicta FC
Isthmian League Premier Division
22 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 22nd minute, Cray Wanderers FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way
which is improper.
Cray Wanderers FC has until 6pm on 24 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Keagan Cole, Coach, Hendon FC
Hendon FC v Dartford FC
Isthmian League Premier
15 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that upon 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 towards a match official.
2. It is further alleged that following your dismissal, in/or around the changing room area, you acted in an improper manner
and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.
3. It is further 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.
Keagan Cole has until 6pm on 24 April 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONATATION
Watford FC
Watford FC U18 v Southampton FC U18
FA Youth Challenge Cup
25 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 90+7th minute of the fixture Watford FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants
did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Watford FC U18 has until 6pm on 24 April 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONATATION
Southampton FC
Watford FC U18 v Southampton FC U18
FA Youth Challenge Cup
25 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 90+7th minute of the fixture Southampton FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area
occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Southampton FC U18 has until 6pm on 24 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Sammy Henia-Kamau, Player, Swansea City AFC
Southampton FC U21 v Swansea City AFC U21
Premier League Cup
31 January 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 54th minute, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct, contrary to FA Rule E3.1.
Admit Paper
Result
3 match suspension
11 April 2025
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Shaquille Gwengwe, Player, Dorchester Town FC
Marlow FC vs Dorchester Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
12 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal and after full-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.
Shaquille Gwengwe has until 6pm on 21 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Jonathan Evans, Physio, Gloucester City FC
Sholing FC v Gloucester City FC
Southern League Premier Division South
9 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 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 and/or behaviour towards the Match Official(s).
Jonathan Evans has until 6pm on 21 April 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Maidstone United FC
Maidstone United FC v Eastbourne Borough FC
National League South
26 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the above fixture, Maidstone United FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Maidstone United FC has until 6pm on 21 April 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Eastbourne Borough FC
Maidstone United FC v Eastbourne Borough FC
National League South
26 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the above fixture, Eastbourne Borough FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Eastbourne Borough FC has until 6pm on 21 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Owen Howe, Player, Willand Rovers FC
Willand Rovers FC vs Didcot Town FC
Southern League Division One South
16 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that following your dismissal, in or around the 26th minute fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct towards and opposition player; and/or
2. It is alleged that following your dismissal, in or around the 26th minute fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct towards an opposition player.
Owen Howe has until 6pm on 21 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Gavin Macpherson, Manager, Enfield Town FC
Enfield Town FC v Chesham United FC
National League South
26 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that at half-time interval 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; and/or
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.
Gavin Macpherson has until 6pm on 21 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Michael Bennett, Assistant Manager, Leatherhead FC
Binfield FC v Leatherhead FC
Isthmian League South Central
23 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute 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.
Michael Bennett has until 6pm on 21 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Liam Stoneley, Goalkeeping Coach, Hednesford Town FC
Vauxhall Motors FC vs Hednesford Town FC
Northern Premier League – West Division
21 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 89th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.
Liam Stoneley has until 6pm on 21 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Lee Dorling, Chairman, Essex Senior Football League
Waltham Abbey FC vs Witham Town FC
Isthmian League North
21 December 2024
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 and/or behaviour towards the Match Official(s).
Lee Dorling has until 6pm on 21 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Breach of FA Rules Betting E8
Lee Harding, Player, Horsham FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 421 bets placed on football matches between 10 July 2020 to 08 December 2024.
Lee Harding has until 6pm on 18 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NONSTANDARD CASE
Oliver Clark, Player, Carlton Town FC
Ashington FC v Carlton Town FC
Northern Premier League – East Division
14 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that in the 86th minute of the above fixture, following your earlier dismissal, you acted in an improper manner by continuing to remain in the vicinity of the field of play and/or technical area; and/or
2. It is alleged that in the 86th minute of the above fixture, following your earlier dismissal, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words or behaviour towards the Match Official(s).
Oliver Clark has until 6pm on 21 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Tom Lorraine, Coach, Banbury United FC
Harborough Town FC v Banbury United FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
23 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 54th 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, leading to your dismissal.
Tom Lorraine has until 6pm on 21 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Martin Coyne, Coach, Hyde United FC
Hyde United FC vs Guiseley AFC
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
14 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that at full-time of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner, leading to your dismissal.
Martin Coyne has until 6pm on 21 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Mark Inksip, Manager, Biggleswade FC
Berkhamsted FC v Biggleswade FC
Southern League Division One Central
30 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 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 towards a match official, leading to your dismissal.
Mark Inksip has until 6pm on 21 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Matthew Joseph, U15 Coach , Arsenal FC
Arsenal FC U15 vs Coventry City FC U15
Premier League Floodlit Cup
21 November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner.
Matthew Joseph has until 6pm on 21 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Stuart Munro, Director of Football, Winchester City FC
Winchester City FC v Sittingbourne FC
FA Trophy
16 November 2024
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 and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official.
Stuart Munro has until 6pm on 21 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Failing to ensure that a Participant complied with a suspension.
Midland Football League
Studley FC v AFC Wulfrunians FC
Midland Football League
28 September 2024
Breach of FA Rule E13 – It is alleged that the Midland Football League appointed Match Official, Matus Hruska, to officiate in the following fixture while he was suspended
Midland Football League has until 6pm on 21 April 2025 to provide a response.
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Jayson Molumby, West Bromwich Albion FC
Bristol City v West Bromwich Albion FC
EFL Championship
08 April 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Claims dismissed – 3 match suspension remains in place.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Allegation of Discrimination
Chris Donnell, Player, Fulham FC
Southampton FC U21 vs Fulham FC U21
Premier League 2 – Division 1
Friday 10th January 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3
It is alleged that during the fixture you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words, contrary to FA 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 disability.
Reply – Admit Paper
RESULT
6 match suspension
Fined £1,250
Education order
10 April 2025
PLEA OF MITIGATION – MULTI-PARTICIPANT MISCONDUCT
Matlock Town FC
Guiseley AFC v Matlock Town FC
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
29 March 2025
RESULT
£750 fine
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Harlain Mbayo, Bedford Town
Bedford Town v Harborough Town FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
05 April 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Dismissed
4 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Bailey Conway, Gainsborough Trinity FC
Gainsborough Trinity FC v Prescot Cables
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
29 March 2025
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
Dismissed
1 match suspension remains
9 April 2025
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Kaylen Hinds, player, Hayes & Yeading United FC
Westfield FC v Hayes & Yeading United FC
Isthmian League South Central
18 December 2024
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 or behaviour towards a Match Official.
Kaylen Hinds has until 6pm on 17 April 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Westfield FC
Westfield FC v Hayes & Yeading United FC
Isthmian League South Central
18 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that following the conclusion of the above fixture, Westfield FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Westfield FC has until 6pm on 17 April 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Hayes & Yeading United FC
Westfield FC v Hayes & Yeading United FC
Isthmian League South Central
18 December 2024
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that following the conclusion of the above fixture, Hayes & Yeading 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.
Hayes & Yeading United FC has until 6pm on 17 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Neal Ardley, Manager, Woking FC
Aldershot Town FC v Woking FC
FA Trophy
5 April 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following completion of the fixture, on or around the field of play, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official, leading to your dismissal.
Neal Ardley has until 6pm on 14 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Frank Lampard, Manager, Coventry City FC
Coventry City FC v Burnley FC
EFL Championship
5 April 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following completion of the fixture, on 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.
Frank Lampard has until 6pm on 14 April 2025 to provide a response.
8 April 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Richard Pope, Kit Manager, Havant & Waterlooville FC
Frome Town FC v Havant & Waterlooville FC
FA Trophy
5 October 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 95th 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.
Richard Pope has until 6pm on 16 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Mass discrimination
Millwall FC
Crystal Palace FC v Millwall FC
FA Cup
1 March 2025
Breach of FA Rule E21 – Charge 1:
It is alleged that in or around the 5th minute of the fixture, Millwall 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, contrary to FA Rules E21.1 and E21.4.
Charge 2:
It is alleged that in or around the 20th minute of the fixture, Millwall 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, contrary to FA Rules E21.1 and E21.4.
Millwall FC has until 6pm on 16 April 2025 to provide a response.
7 April 2024
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Allegation of Discrimination
Aaron Amadi-Holloway, Player, Chippenham Town FC
Chippenham Town FC vs Slough Town FC
National League South
26th November 2024
Breach of FA Rule E3 –
It is alleged that during the fixture you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words contrary to FA 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.
Aaron Amadi-Holloway has until 6pm on 15 April 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Rebecca Langley, Manager, Newcastle United Women
Newcastle United Women v Sunderland AFC Ladies
FA Women’s Championship
23 March 2025
Charge
Charged with Misconduct for two breaches of FA Rule E3.1 in respect of the above fixture.
1. It is alleged that in or around the 91st minute of the fixture, she acted in an improper manner, leading to her dismissal; and/or
2. It is alleged that at the end of the fixture, she acted in an improper by returning to the field of play after being dismissed.
Response: Admit/Paper
RESULT
£350.00 fine
MASS CONFRONATATION
Hull City FC
Hull City U21 vs Coventry City U21
Premier League Cup
3 February 2025
Charge
Hull City FC is hereby charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E20.1 in respect of the above fixture.
It is alleged that in/or around the 45+1st minute of the fixture Hull City FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was
improper and/or provocative.
Response: Admit/Paper
RESULT
£1,250.00 fine
MASS CONFRONATATION
Coventry City FC
Hull City U21 vs Coventry City U21
Premier League Cup
3 February 2025
Charge
Coventry City FC is hereby charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E20.1 in respect of the above fixture.
It is alleged that in/or around the 45+1st minute of the fixture Coventry City FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which
was improper and/or provocative.
Response: Admit/Paper
RESULT
£1,750.00 fine
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Harry Beautyman, Woking FC
Aldershot Town v Woking FC
FA Challenge Trophy
05 April 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
4 April 2025
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
David Abimbola, Bolton Wanderers FC U18
Bolton Wanderers FC U18 v Blackpool FC U18
Lancashire FA Youth Cup
02 April 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Gary Caldwell, Manager, Exeter City FC
Lincoln City FC vs Exeter City FC
League One
22 March 2025
Charge
Charged with Misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3.1 in respect of the above fixture.
It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture, he acted in an improper manner, leading to his dismissal.
Response: Mr Caldwell admitted the Charge and elected a Paper Hearing.
Decision:
• 2 match touchline suspension
• £2,750 fine
MASS CONFRONATATION
West Bromwich Albion FC U21
Swansea City AFC U21 v West Bromwich Albion FC U21
Premier League Cup
6 December 2024
Charge
West Bromwich Albion FC is hereby charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E20.1 in respect of the above fixture.
It is alleged that in/or around the 72nd minute of the fixture, West Bromwich Albion FC failed to ensure that its players did not
behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Response: West Bromwich Albion FC admitted the Charge and elected a Paper Hearing.
Decision:
£1,250 fine
MASS CONFRONATATION
Swansea City AFC
Swansea City AFC U21 v West Bromwich Albion FC U21
Premier League Cup
6 December 2024
Charge
Swansea City AFC is hereby charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E20.1 in respect of the above fixture.
It is alleged that in/or around the 72nd minute of the fixture, Swansea City AFC failed to ensure that its players did not behave
in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Response: Swansea City FC admitted the Charge and elected a Paper Hearing.
Decision:
£1,500 fine
2 April 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Darren Young, Coach, Brighouse Town
Brighouse Town vs Newton Aycliffe
Northern Premier League – East Division
25 January 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in and around the 64th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner on two occasions leading to your dismissal.
Darren Young admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
£100 fine
1 match touchline ban
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Participating in a fixture whilst under a suspension
Jack Paxman, Player, Deal Town
Deal Town v Erith Town
Isthmian League South East
15 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that you have failed to comply with a suspension imposed pursuant to the Rules and regulations of The Association.
Jack Paxman admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
£50 fine
1 match ban
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Failing to ensure that a Participant associated with the Club complied with a suspension
Deal Town
Deal Town v Erith Town
Isthmian League South East
15 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that Deal Town failed to ensure that Mr Jack Paxman complied with a suspension imposed pursuant to the Rules and regulations of The Association.
Deal Town admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.
RESULT
£200 fine
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Joshua Ayres, Emley AFC
Ashington v Emley AFC
Northern Premier League Division One East
29 March 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
George Francomb, Dorking Wanderers FC
Dorking Wanderers FC v Eastbourne Borough FC
National League - South
29 March 2025
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
Dismissed
1 match suspension remains
