Disciplinary charges, responses and suspensions for October 2025

Thursday 06 Nov 2025
FA charges - October 2025

31 October 2025

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Bradley Mayo, Player, Birmingham City FC

Birmingham City FC v Hull City
EFL Championship
18 October 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 the match official(s).

Result 
1 Match Ground Ban 
£800 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK)
Steve Cunningham, Manager, Ashton United FC

Workington AFC v Ashton United FC
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
23 August 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that you acted in an improper manner by repeatedly making negative and/or inflammatory comments in respect of a Match Official’s performance and/or used insulting and/or abusive words in respect of a Match Official’s performance, contrary to FA Rule E3.1.

Result 
1 Match Touchline Ban 
£200 fine 

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Cian McCarthy, AFC Croydon Athletic

AFC Croydon Athletic v Herne Bay FC
Isthmian League Division One South East
25 October 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct 

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL  
Olumide Akinode, Harrow Borough FC

Stanway Rovers Community v Harrow Borough FC
FA Challenge Trophy
25 October 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1 match suspension withdrawn

29 October 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Scott Lindsey, Manager, Crawley Town FC

Shrewsbury Town FC v Crawley Town FC
Football League Two
18 October 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the above 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. 

Scott Lindsey admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£500 fine
1 match touchline ban

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Jonathan Eeles, Chairman, Leek Town FC

Prescot Cables v Leek Town
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
22 August 2025 

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

Jonathan Eeles admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£75 fine
1 match ground/stadium ban

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Thomas Eeles, Club Secretary, Leek Town FC

Prescot Cables v Leek Town
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
22 August 2025 

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

Thomas Eeles admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£75 fine
1 match ground/stadium ban

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
James Duncan, Chesham United FC 

Maidenhead United FC v Chesham United FC
National League South
9 August 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 -
1. It is alleged that in or around the 73rd minute of the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words 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 two match officials.

RESULT
£200 fine
3 match extended touchline ban

PLEA OF MITIGATION – MULTI-PARTICIPANT MISCONDUCT
AFC Croydon Athletic

AFC Croydon Athletic v Broadbridge Heath
Isthmian League South East
9 September 2025

RESULT
Standard Punishment withdrawn

24 October 2025

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Edward Williams, Gloucester City 

Gloucester City v Berkhamsted FC
Southern League Premier Division South
21 October 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct 

RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Louis Kirk, North Ferriby Football Club 

Ashington v North Ferriby Football Club
Northern Premier League Division One East
18 October 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct 

RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn

22 October 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ian Long, Manager, Rushall Olympic FC

Gainsborough Trinity FC vs Rushall Olympic FC
FA Cup
13 September 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that in/around 95th minute of the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or indecent and/or insulting words and/or behaviour which questioned integrity towards the Match Official.
2. It is further alleged that following your dismissal, It is alleged that in/around 95th minute of the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or indecent and/or insulting words and/or behaviour which questioned integrity towards the Match Official.

Ian Long admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Crewe Alexandra FC

Crewe Alexandra FC v Barnet FC 
EFL League Two
13 September 2025

Breach of FA Rule E21 – It is alleged that in or around the 73rd minute of the fixture, Crewe Alexandra FC failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion whilst attending the Match and do not use words or otherwise behave in a way which is improper, offensive, abusive, indecent, or insulting with either express or implied reference to gender, contrary to FA Rules E21.1 and E21.4. 

Crewe Alexandra FC admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Martin Kuhl, Coach, Southall FC

Westfield FC vs Southall FC
Isthmian League – South Central
27 September 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 
1. It is alleged that in/around the 29th minute of the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used threatening and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards the opposition technical area.
2. It is alleged that following your dismissal, in/around 30th minute of the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used threatening and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards the opposition technical area.

Martin Kuhl admits the charge and elects a personal hearing.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Mitch Austin, Manager, Harborough Town FC

Harborough Town FC v Worksop Town FC
FA Cup
13 September 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 
1. It is alleged that in or around the 56th 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 and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the Match Official(s).
3. It is alleged that following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner by continuing to have a view of the field of play.
4. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner, in that you returned to the field of play after being dismissed by the Match Official(s).

Mitch Austin admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NONSTANDARD CASE
Jack Watts, Player, Bishops Cleeve FC

Willand Rovers FC v Bishops Cleeve FC
FA Trophy
6 September 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 
1. It is alleged that following your dismissal in or around the 90th minute of the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used threatening behaviour towards a Match Official.
2. It is alleged that following your dismissal and after 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.

Jack Watts has until 6pm on 30 October 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Richard Marheineke, Manager, St Ives Town FC

Bromsgrove Sporting FC v St Ives Town FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
6 September 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 
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), leading to your dismissal.
2. 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 spectators.

Richard Marheineke has until 6pm on 30 October 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Peter Palmer, Club Official, Beckenham Town FC

Herne Bay FC vs Beckenham Town FC
Isthmian League – South East
27 September 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 
It is alleged that following completion of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner by repeatedly entering the changing room. 

Peter Palmer denies the charge and elects a paper hearing.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Hayden Bird, Manager, Raynes Park Vale FC

Raynes Park Vale FC vs Littlehampton Town FC
Isthmian League – South Central
27 September 2025

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

Hayden Bird admits the charge and elects a personal hearing.

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
AFC Fylde

AFC Fylde vs Leamington FC
National League – North
07 October 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 88th minute of the fixture, AFC Fylde failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.

AFC Fylde admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.

SURROUNDING – NON-STANDARD CASE
Worthing FC

Maidenhead United FC vs Worthing FC
National League South
4 October 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the field of play, upon completion of the fixture, Worthing FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or threatening and/or insulting. 

Worthing FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.

Breach of FA Rules Betting E8
James Pearson, Player, Didcot Town FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1.2 in respect of 811 bets placed on football matches between 03 August 2023 to 05 May 2025. 

James Pearson has until 6pm on 28 October 2025 to provide a response.

Breach of FA Rules Betting E8
Cathal McLoughlin, Talent Scout, Blackburn Rovers FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 2,877 bets placed on football matches between 15 April 2016 to 25 May 2025.

Cathal McLoughlin has until 6pm on 28 October 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Lee Martin, Manager, Welling United FC

Welling United FC vs Ramsgate FC
Isthmian League - Premier
23 September 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 
1. It is alleged that in/around 29th minute, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the Match Officials.
2. It is alleged that following your dismissal, during half time, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the Match Officials.
3. It is alleged that following your dismissal, at the conclusion of the fixture you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the Match Officials. 

Lee Martin admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Brighton & Hove Albion FC (Reserves) 

Brighton & Hove Albion FC (Reserves) vs Middlesbrough FC (Reserves)
Premier League 2 – Division 1
04 October 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 64th minute of the above fixture Brighton & Hove Albion FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative. 

Brighton & Hove Albion FC has until 6pm on 27 October 2025 to provide a response.

MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Middlesbrough FC (Reserves)

Brighton & Hove Albion FC (Reserves) vs Middlesbrough FC (Reserves)
Premier League 2 – Division 1
04 October 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 64th minute of the above fixture Middlesbrough FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative. 

Middlesbrough FC has until 6pm on 27 October 2025 to provide a response.

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Egham Town FC

Metropolitan Police FC vs Egham Town FC
Isthmian League – South Central
27 September 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, Egham 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.

Egham Town FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Metropolitan Police FC

Metropolitan Police FC vs Egham Town FC
Isthmian League – South Central
27 September 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, Metropolitan Police FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.

Metropolitan Police FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Long Eaton United FC

St Neots Town FC vs Long Eaton United
Northern Premier League – Midlands Division
13 September 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that during the half time interval of the fixture, Long Eaton United FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative and/or violent. 

Long Eaton United FC has until 6pm on 27 October 2025 to provide a response.

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
St Neots Town Football Club

St Neots Town FC vs Long Eaton United
Northern Premier League – Midlands Division
13 September 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that during half time of the above fixture, St Neots Town FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative. 

St Neots Town FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Littlehampton Town

South Park (Reigate) FC vs Littlehampton Town
Isthmian League – South Central
16 September 2025 

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 59th minute of the above fixture. Littlehampton Town failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative. 

Littlehampton Town admit the charge and elect a paper hearing

MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
South Park (Reigate) FC

South Park (Reigate) FC vs Littlehampton Town
Isthmian League – South Central
16 September 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 59th minute of the fixture South Park (Reigate) FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative and/or violent. 

South Park (Reigate) admits the charge and accept the standard punishment.

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Leeds United AFC

Crystal Palace FC vs Leeds United AFC
Premier League 2 – Division 1
22 September 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 87th minute of the above fixture, Leeds United AFC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative. 

Leeds United AFC has until 6pm on 27 October 2025 to provide a response.

MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Crystal Palace FC

Crystal Palace FC v Leeds United FC
Premier League 2 – Division 1
22 September 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 87th minute of the above fixture, Crystal Palace FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative. 

Crystal Palace FC has until 6pm on 27 October 2025 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Birmingham City FC

Birmingham City FC vs Hull City AFC
EFL Championship
18 October 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 42nd minute of the above fixture, Birmingham City FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper. 

Birmingham City FC admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing

RESULT:
£115,000 fine

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Hull City

Birmingham City FC vs Hull City
EFL Championship
18 October 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 42nd minute of the above fixture, Hull City failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper. 

Hull City admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing

RESULT: 
£25,000 fine

21 October 2025

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE  
Dara Costelloe, Wigan Athletic FC

Wigan Athletic FC v Port Vale FC
EFL League One
18 October 2025

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL  
Remeao Hutton, Gillingham FC

Grimsby Town FC v Gillingham FC
EFL League Two
18 October 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

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL 
Louis Johnson, Redcar Athletic

Matlock Town FC v Redcar Athletic
Northern Premier League Division One East
18 October 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct 

RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Dylan Youmbi, Ilkeston Town

Ilkeston Town v Warrington Rylands FC
Northern Premier League Premier Division
18 October 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct 

RESULT
Dismissed
4 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Matthew Macdonald, Malvern Town FC

Bideford AFC v Malvern Town FC
Southern League Division One South
18 October 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct 

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ian Deakin, Manager, Ilkeston Town FC

Ilkeston Town FC v Whitby Town FC
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
6 September 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –

1. It is alleged that in or around 90+4th minute of the above fixture, 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).
2. It is alleged that following your dismissal and the completion of the fixture, in or around the tunnel area, 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).
3. It is alleged that following your conduct in respect of Charge 2 above, in or around the tunnel area, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the Match Official(s).

Result 
7 Match Ground Ban 
£300 fine.

20 October 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Chris Wilder, Manager, Sheffield United FC

Sheffield Wednesday FC v Southampton FC
EFL Championship
30 September 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that you acted in an improper manner as you exited the field of play at the half time interval, leading to your dismissal.

Result 
Not Proven 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Andy Woodman, Manager, Bromley FC

Bromley FC v Tranmere Rovers FC
League Two
4 October 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
Charge 1: It is alleged that in or around the 27th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner, leading to your dismissal.
Charge 2: It is alleged that following your dismissal, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee, James Oldham.
Charge 3: It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the changing room area, you used abusive and/or insulting language towards the Match Referee, James Oldham. 

Result
3 Match touchline ban 
£2000 fine  

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Vitor Pereira, Manager, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC v Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Premier League
5 October 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 19th minute of the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner, leading to your dismissal.

Result
£15000 fine 

17 October 2025

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL  
Louie Procopi, Herne Bay FC 

VCD Athletic FC v Herne Bay FC
Isthmian League Division South East
14 October 2025

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Ethan Rookard, Welwyn Garden City FC

Welwyn Garden City FC v Ware FC
Southern League Division One South
11 October 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct 

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Joseph Malkin, Vauxhall Motors FC

Clitheroe FC v Vauxhall Motors FC
Northern Premier League Division One West
11 October 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct 

RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn

16 October 2025

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Joshua Osude, Woking FC 

Brackley Town FC v Woking FC
FA Cup
14 October 2025

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Dismissed 
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Calum Thomas, Brixham AFC 

Portishead Town v Brixham AFC
Southern League Division One South
11 October 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct 

RESULT
Dismissed 
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Jack Rice-Lethaby, Taunton Town FC 

Plymouth Parkway FC v Taunton Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
14 October 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct 

RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Matthew Berry-Hargreaves, Hungerford Town FC 

Gosport Borough FC v Hungerford Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
11 October 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

15 October 2025

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Nottingham Forest FC

Chelsea FC v Nottingham Forest FC
Premier League
6 October 2024

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 88th minute of the fixture, Nottingham Forest FC failed to ensure that its players did not
behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.

Result 
£125,000 fine 

Appeal Board 
Appellant- Nottingham Forest FC 

Grounds of Appeal 
6.1 failed to give that Participant a fair hearing; and/or

6.3 came to a decision to which no reasonable such body could have come and/or

6.4 imposed a penalty, award, order or sanction that was so unduly lenient as to be unreasonable. 

Outcome
Partially upheld 
Financial penalty reduced from £125,000 to £112,000

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Barnet FC

Tranmere Rovers FC v Barnet FC
League Two
11 October 2025

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

Barnet FC admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing

RESULT:
£3,000 fine

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Tranmere Rovers FC

Tranmere Rovers FC v Barnet FC
League Two
11 October 2025

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

Tranmere Rovers FC admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing

RESULT:
£6,000 fine

14 October 2025

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Michael Grogan, Vauxhall Motors FC

Vauxhall Motors FC v Bootle FC
Northern Premier League Division One West
07 October 2025

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Daniel Wilkins, Clitheroe FC 

Avro FC v Clitheroe FC
Northern Premier League Division One West
08 October 2025

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Jordan King, Wroxham FC 

Wroxham FC v Bowers & Pitsea FC
Isthmian League Division One North
11 October 2025

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Harvey Henderson, St Neots Town

St Neots Town v AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Northern Premier League Division One Midlands
07 October 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct 

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

13 October 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Daniel Rice, Chairman, Wycombe Wanderers FC

AFC Wimbledon v Wycombe Wanderers FC
League One
27 September 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during the above fixture, in or around the directors box area, you acted in an improper manner towards a PGMOL staff member. 

Mr Rice admitted the Charge and elected a Paper Hearing

RESULT:
£1,500 fine
1 match stadium ban

SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL – STANDARD CASE
Rushall Olympic FC

Gainsborough Trinity FC vs Rushall Olympic FC
FA Cup
13 September 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute, Rushall Olympic FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper.

Rushall Olympic FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.

RESULT
£250 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Misconduct related to The Football Association investigation into supporter behaviour
Southend United FC

Breach of FA Rule F3 – It is alleged that Southend United FC failed to comply with a requirement pursuant to FA Rule F2, in that it failed to provide written observations following a request by The Football Association (‘The FA’) dated 30 May 2025.

Southend United FC has until 6pm on 20 October 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Tony Philliskirk, Manager, Burnley FC U18

Manchester United FC U18 v Burnley FC U18
U18 Premier League North
13 September 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner by entering the field of play and confronting the match official(s).

Tony Philliskirk has until 6pm on 20 October 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Ian Nicholls, Player, Assistant Manager

Sittingbourne FC vs East Grinstead Town FC
Isthmian League – South East
23.08.2025 

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

Ian Nicholls has until 6pm on 16 October 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Gary Ingram, Coach, Racing Club Warwick

Racing Club Warwick vs Sutton Coldfield Town FC
Northern Premier League – Midlands Division
19 August 2025 

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that at the conclusion of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official on the field of play and/or in the changing rooms area.

Gary Ingram has until 6pm on 16 October 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Brian Atkinson, Manager, Newton Aycliffe

Bishop Auckland vs Newton Aycliffe
Northern Premier League – East Division
25 August 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that you acted in an improper manner by way of repeated disagreement (by word or action) with a decision and/or dissent by word or action, leading to your dismissal in or around the 71st minute.

Brian Atkinson admits the Charge and elects the Standard Penalty 1 

RESULT:
£130 fine
2 match touchline ban

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NONSTANDARD CASE
David Amate, Player, Metropolitan Police FC

Metropolitan Police FC vs Binfield FC
Isthmian League – South Central
16 September 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal in/or around the 94th minute, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct towards an opposition player. 

David Amate has until 6pm on 16 October 2025 to provide a response.

MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Binfield FC

Metropolitan Police FC vs Binfield FC
Isthmian League – South Central
16 September 2025 

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

Binfield FC has until 6pm on 16 October 2025 to provide a response.

MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Metropolitan Police FC

Metropolitan Police FC vs Binfield FC
Isthmian League – South Central
16 September 2025

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

Metropolitan Police FC has until 6pm on 16 October 2025 to provide a response.

9 October 2025

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Benn Ward, Accrington Stanley FC

Accrington Stanley FC v Port Vale FC
EFL Trophy
07 October 2025

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
William Bailey, Harrow Borough FC

Harrow Borough FC v Witham Town FC
FA Challenge Trophy
04 October 2025

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Jake Sayers, Littlehampton Town

Littlehampton Town v Metropolitan Police FC
Isthmian League Division One South Central
04 October 2025

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Luke Rowe, Rugby Borough

Bedworth United FC v Rugby Borough
Northern Premier League Division One Midlands
04 October 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct 

RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn

8 October 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Enzo Maresca, Manager, Chelsea FC

Chelsea FC vs Liverpool
Premier League
4 October 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour, leading to your dismissal in or around the 90+6th minute. 

Enzo Maresca has until 6pm on 13 October 2025 to provide a response.   

7 October 2025

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Charlie Colkett, AFC Croydon Athletic

VCD Athletic FC v AFC Croydon Athletic
Isthmian League Division One South East
30 September 2025

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Oluwadamilola Olusesi, Erith Town

Erith Town v Eastbourne Town
Isthmian League Division One South East
04 October 2025

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

6 October 2025

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.

Result 
3 month suspension from all football and football related activity 
Sanction suspended in full for 12 months.
£750 fine 

2 October 2025

CLAIM OF WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Sophie Ingle, Bristol City FC Women

Bristol City FC Women v Nottingham Forest LFC
WSL 2
27 September 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct

Decision:
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal – Upheld
3 match suspension removed immediately

CLAIM OF WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Nathanael Boakye, Binfield

Hendon FC v Binfield
Isthmian League Division One South Central
27 September 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct

Decision:
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal: Dismissed
Claim of Clearly Excessive: Dismissed
3 match suspension to remain in place

CLAIM OF WRONGFUL DISMISSAL 
Cameron Clark, Silsden

Ashington v Silsden
Northern Premier League Division One East
27 September 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct (striking)

Decision:
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal: Dismissed 
3 match suspension to remain in place

CLAIM OF WRONGFUL DISMISSAL 
Oliver Robinson, Farnborough FC

Westbury United v Farnborough
FA Cup
27 September 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct (BU)

Decision:
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal: Dismissed
3 match suspension to remain in place

1 October 2025

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ipswich Town FC

Birmingham City FC v Ipswich Town FC
EFL Championship
8 August 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 90+5th minute of the fixture, Ipswich Town FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative. 

Result 
Warning 
£24,000 fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Birmingham City FC

Birmingham City FC v Ipswich Town FC
EFL Championship
8 August 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 90+5th minute of the fixture, Birmingham City FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.

Result 
Warning 
£100,000 fine 

By FA Staff