If produced and published, written reasons can be found for Appeal Board hearings by clicking *here* and selecting “County Appeal” on the “Offence Type” dropdown list. Alternatively, use this URL: https://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/discipline/written-reasons.
Coach v Northamptonshire FA – 2 October
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Not acting in the best interests of the game
Sanction: 9-match suspension, a £100 fine, 10 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Player v Cornwall FA – 2 October
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Assault by Participant on Participant
Sanction: 18-month suspension, a £150 fine, 8 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Club Official v Northamptonshire FA – 9 October
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including foul and abusive language); FA Rule E3.2 - Improper Conduct - aggravated by a persons Ethnic Origin, Colour, Race, Nationality, Faith, Gender, Gender Reassignment, Sexual Orientation or Disability
Sanction: 8-match suspension, a £75 fine, 7 Club penalty points, to complete an online education programme
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Former Club Official v Northamptonshire FA – 16 October
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Not acting in the best interests of the game
Sanction: 4-match suspension, a £25 fine, 7 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Allowed: remitted for a rehearing.
The FA v Referee – 23 October
Charge: FA Rule E3 – Abusive words or Behaviour; Rule E3.2 - Improper Conduct – aggravated by a persons Ethnic Origin, Colour, Race, Nationality, Faith, Gender, Gender Reassignment, Sexual Orientation or Disability
Sanction: 21-day suspension, a £75 fine, to complete an online education course
Result: Appeal Allowed: Sanction increased to 63-days suspension; remainder of sanction remains as imposed.
AFC Fylde v National League – 24 October
Decision: Allowed Postponement Request of Opposition
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2025-26/afc-fylde-v-national-league---24-october-2025.ashx
Player v Kent FA – 27 October
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Threatening Words or Behaviour Towards a Match Official
Sanction: 125-days suspension, a £100 fine, 10 Club penalty points, to complete an online education programme
Result: Appeal Allowed: remitted for a rehearing.
Manager v Somerset FA – 31 October
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 5-match suspension, a £70 fine, 10 Penalty points, ordered Appellant to undertake a Safeguarding Course
Result: Appeal Allowed: remitted for a rehearing.
Player v Shropshire FA – 31 October
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour); FA Rule E3.2 - Improper Conduct - aggravated by a persons Ethnic Origin, Colour, Race, Nationality, Faith, Gender, Gender Reassignment, Sexual Orientation or Disability
Sanction: 6-match suspension, 8 Club penalty points, to complete an online education course
Result: Appeal Allowed: remitted for a rehearing.
Player v Kent FA – 31 October
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Acting in a manner which is improper or brings the game into disrepute
Sanction: 3-match suspension, a £30 fine, 8 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Allowed: sanction expunged.
If produced and published, written reasons can be found for Appeal Board hearings by clicking *here* and selecting “County Appeal” on the “Offence Type” dropdown list. Alternatively, use this URL: https://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/discipline/written-reasons.
