30 September 2025
CLAIM OF WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Courey Grantham, Anstey Nomads
Anstey Nomads v Corby Town FC
Northern Premier League Division One Midlands
27 September 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct (kicking)
DECISION:
• Claim of Wrongful Dismissal – Upheld
• 3 game suspension removed immediately
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - NON-STANDARD CASE
Mr Thomas Widdrington, Manager, Aldershot Town FC
Aldershot Town vs Hartlepool United FC
National League - Premier
20 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1
Admit Paper
Result
2 Match Touchline Ban
£750 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - NON-STANDARD CASE
Mr Mark Bowen, Club Official, Forest Green Rovers
Woking FC vs Forest Green Rovers
National League - Premier
20 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1
Partial admit paper
Result
Proven
2 Match Ground Ban
£370 fine
25 September 2025
Thomas Cleverley, Manager, Plymouth Argyle FC
Luton Town FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC
Football League One
13 September 2025
Charge
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that during the fixture you acted in an improper manner by way of repeated disagreement (by word or action) with a decision and/o r dissent by word or action and/or used insulting and/or abusive words, leading to your dismissal.
2. It is alleged that following your dismissal, in/or around the 72nd minute, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Fourth Official.
Mr Cleverley admitted the Charge and elected a Paper Hearing
DECISION:
• 2 match Touchline Ban
• £4,000 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Alastair Worby, Coach, Brackley Town FC
Hartlepool United FC vs Brackley Town FC
National League – Premier
13 September 2025
Charge
You are hereby charged with Misconduct in respect of a breach of FA Rule E3.1 in respect of the above fixture.
It is alleged that during the warm-up and prior to the start of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner, leading to your dismissal.
Please note that The Football Association has designated this as a Non-Standard Case as the particular facts of the Misconduct are of a serious and/or unusual nature.
Mr Worby admitted the Charge and elected a Paper Hearing
DECISION:
• 1 match Touchline Ban
• £300 fine
22 September 2025
CLAIM OF WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Oliver Jepson, Kidsgrove Athletic FC
Runcorn Linnets FC v Kidsgrove Athletic FC
Northern Premier League Division One West
S2 – Violent Conduct (Kicking)
Decision:
• Claim of Wrongful Dismissal – Dismissed
• Claim of Clearly Excessive - Dismissed
• 3 game suspension remains in place
CLAIM OF WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Sebastian Luke Bowerman, Bracknell Town FC
Bracknell Town FC v Walton & Hersham FC
Southern League Premier Division South
20 September 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
Decision:
• Claim of Wrongful Dismissal - Dismissed
• 3 game suspension remains in place
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Boldmere St Michaels FC
Boldmere St Michaels FC v Abbey Hulton United FC
FA Cup – Extra Preliminary Round
2 August 2025
Charge
Boldmere St Michaels 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 88th minute of the fixture, Boldmere St Michaels FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Boldmere St Michaels FC admitted the Charge and elected a Paper Hearing
Decision:
• £350 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Abbey Hulton United FC
Boldmere St Michaels FC v Abbey Hulton United FC
FA Cup – Extra Preliminary Round
2 August 2025
Charge
Abbey Hulton United 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 88th minute of the fixture, Abbey Hulton United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Abbey Hulton United FC denied the Charge and elected a Paper Hearing.
Decision:
• Charge Proven
• £350 fine
19 September 2025
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Leicester City FC
Newcastle United FC v Leicester City FC
U18 Premier League Cup
26 August 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 90+3rd minute of the above fixture. Leicester City FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Leicester City FC has until 6pm on 29 September 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Newcastle United FC
Newcastle United FC v Leicester City FC
U18 Premier League Cup
26 August 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 90+3rd minute of the above fixture. Newcastle United FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Newcastle United FC has until 6pm on 29 September 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Burnley FC
Blackburn Rovers FC U18 v Burnley FC U18
U18 Premier League North
23 August 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around additional time of the second half of the fixture, Burnley FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Burnley FC has until 6pm on 29 September 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Blackburn Rovers FC
Blackburn Rovers FC U18 v Burnley FC U18
U18 Premier League North
23 August 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 90+3rd minute of the above fixture. Blackburn Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Blackburn Rovers FC has until 6pm on 29 September 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Elliot Ward, Coach, Colchester United FC
Colchester United FC v Coventry City FC
Professional Development League (Formerly PDL North)
26 August 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 64th minute of the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner, leading to your dismissal.
Elliot Ward has until 6pm on 29 September 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Rochdale AFC
Rochdale AFC vs Spennymoor Town FC (‘the Match’)
FA Trophy
5 April 2025
Breach of FA Rule E21 –
It is alleged that Rochdale AFC failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) attending the Match do not:
i. behave in a way which is improper, violent and/or provocative, contrary to FA Rule E21.1;
ii. throw missiles or potentially harmful or dangerous objects at or on to the pitch, contrary to FA Rule E21.2; and/or
iii. encroach on to the pitch or commit any form of pitch incursion, contrary to FA Rule E21.3.
Rochdale AFC has until 6pm on 29 September 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Spennymoor Town FC
Rochdale AFC vs Spennymoor Town FC (‘the Match’)
FA Trophy
5 April 2025
Breach of FA Rule E21 –
It is alleged that Spennymoor Town FC failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) attending the Match do not:
i. behave in a way which is improper, violent and/or provocative, contrary to FA Rule E21.1; and/or
ii. encroach on to the pitch or commit any form of pitch incursion, contrary to FA Rule E21.3.
Spennymoor Town FC has until 6pm on 29 September 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Theo Llewellyn, Player, Frome Town FC
Westbury United FC v Frome Town FC
Southern League Division One South
25 August 2025
Breach of FA Rule E1.1 – It is alleged that during the fixture, you used violent conduct contrary to Law 12.
Theo Llewellyn has until 6pm on 29 September 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Vidal Hendrickson, Player, Sutton Coldfield Town FC
Basford United FC vs Sutton Coldfield Town FC
Northern Premier League – Midlands Division
09 August 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 72nd minute, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening words, contrary to FA Rule E3.1.
Vidal Hendrickson has until 6pm on 29 September 2025 to provide a response.
18 September 2025
SUCCESSFUL DECEPTION OF A MATCH OFFICIAL
Owen Lunt, Player, Crewe Alexandra FC
Crewe Alexandra FC v Barnet FC
English Football League Two
13 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that your behaviour in or around the 70th minute of the fixture, in committing a clear act of simulation which led to a penalty kick, amounts to improper conduct.
Owen Lunt denies the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
Proven
2 match suspension
17 September 2025
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Billericay Town FC
Darford FC vs Billericay Town FC
Isthmian League Premier
12 August 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around 32nd minute of the fixture, Billericay FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Billericay Town FC has until 6pm on 24 September 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Dartford FC
Darford FC vs Billericay Town FC
Isthmian League Premier
12 August 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around 32nd minute of the fixture, Dartford FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Dartford FC has until 6pm on 24 September 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Paul Barton, Manager, Fareham Town FC
Fareham Town FC v AFC Portchester
Isthmian League South Central
12 August 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 towards a Match Official (Assistant Referee).
2. It is further alleged that during the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official (Referee).
Paul Barton has until 6pm on 24 September 2025 to provide a response.
Participating in a fixture whilst under a suspension
Olivia McGregor, Player, Leyton Orient Women FC
Hitchin Belles FC v Leyton Orient Women FC
The Adobe Women’s FA Cup
7 September 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
Olivia McGregor has until 6pm on 18 September 2025 to provide a response.
Failing to ensure that a Player associated with the Club complied with a suspension
Leyton Orient Women FC
Hitchin Belles FC v Leyton Orient Women FC
The Adobe Women’s FA Cup
7 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that Leyton Orient Women FC failed to do all things necessary to ensure that Ms O. McGregor complied with a suspension imposed pursuant to the Rules and regulations of The Association
Leyton Orient Women FC has until 6pm on 18 September 2025 to provide a response.
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).
Ian Deakin has until 6pm on 23 September 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
VCD Athletic FC
VCD Athletic FC vs Rayners Lane FC
FA Challenge Trophy
06 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around 45th minute of the fixture, VCD Athletic 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 threatening and/or provocative.
VCD Athletic FC has until 6pm on 23 September 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Rayners Lane FC
VCD Athletic FC vs Rayners Lane FC
FA Challenge Trophy
06 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around 45th minute of the fixture, Rayners Lane 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 threatening and/or provocative.
Rayners Lane FC has until 6pm on 23 September 2025 to provide a response.
16 September 2025
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Adam Abimbola Alimi-Adetoro, Player, FC Halifax Town
Southend United FC vs FC Halifax Town
National League – Premier
06 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal in or around 69th minute of the above fixture, in or around the tunnel area, you acted in an improper manner.
Adam Abimbola Alimi-Adetoro admits the charge and elects a paper hearing
RESULT
£250 fine
Warning as to future conduct
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Amadou Tangara, AFC Croydon Athletic
AFC Croydon Athletic v Broadbridge Heath
Isthmian League Division One South East
09 September 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
15 September 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Kevin Maher, Manager, Southend United Football Club
Wealdstone FC vs Southend United FC
National League – Premier
02.09.2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/around 64th minute of the above fixture, you acted in an improper and/or confrontational manner and/or used violent conduct.
Result
Warning
£400 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Samuel Cox, Manager, Wealdstone FC
Wealdstone FC vs Southend United FC
National League – Premier
02 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/around 64th minute of the above fixture, you acted in an improper and/or confrontational manner and/or used violent conduct.
Result
Proven
Warning
£500 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
FC Halifax Town
FC Halifax Town vs Woking FC
National League – Premier
03 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1
Result
£625 fine
12 September 2025
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Jack Watts, Bishops Cleeve
Willand Rovers v Bishops Cleeve
FA Challenge Trophy
06 September 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Ryan Guppy, Willand Rovers
Willand Rovers v Bishops Cleeve
FA Challenge Trophy
06 September 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Harvey Kedwell, AFC Croydon Athletic
AFC Croydon Athletic v Broadbridge Heath
Isthmian League Division One South East
09 September 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Harry Lawrence, VCD Athletic
VCD Athletic FC v Rayners Lane
FA Challenge Trophy
06 September 2025
S5 – Denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the players’ goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick
RESULT
Dismissed
1 match suspension remains
11 September 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 1) – STANDARD CASE
Garath McCleary, Player, Gillingham FC
Bromley FC v Gillingham FC
English Football League Two
6 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that your behaviour in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, in committing a clear act of simulation which led to a penalty kick, amounts to improper conduct.
Garath McCleary denies the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
Proven
2 match suspension
10 September 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Newcastle United Women’s FC
Breach of FA Rule C88-C96 –
6 (six) illegal approaches made for Sunderland AFC players, contrary to FA Rules C88-C96.
Newcastle United Women’s FC has until 6pm on 17 September 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Charlie Bullock, Level 3 Referee
Breach of FA Rule E3 –
It is alleged that in creating and/or posting this video, you acted in an improper manner and/or brought the game into disrepute and/or used insulting words and/or behaviour, 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 ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race and/or nationality and/or religion or belief.
Charlie Bullock has until 6pm on 17 September 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Woking FC
FC Halifax Town vs Woking FC
National League – Premier
03.09.2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/around the 83rd minute of the fixture, Woking FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper.
Reply – Admit/SP1 (a £500 fine)
9 September 2025
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Temitope Eweka, Eastleigh FC
Tamworth FC v Eastleigh FC
National League - Premier
25 August 2025
S5 – Denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the players’ goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick
RESULT
Upheld
1 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Archie Hamp, Racing Club Warwick
Rugby Town FC v Racing Club Warwick
FA Challenge Trophy
06 September 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
MISTAKEN IDENTITY
Gus Scott, Southend United FC
Wealdstone FC v Southend United FC
National League – Premier
02 September 2025
RESULT
Upheld
8 September 2025
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 admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
£600 fine
20 match suspension
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Marcus Carver, Player, Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC
Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC vs Mossley AFC
FA Cup – Extra Preliminary Round
2 August 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during the fixture you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct.
Marcus Carver admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
£500 fine
3 match suspension
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 denies the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
Proven
£40 fine
6 match suspension
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Fraser Ablett, Coach, Marine FC
Kings Lynn Town FC v Marine FC
National League North
18 January 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during halftime of the fixture, in/or around the tunnel area, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official(s).
Fraser Ablett denies the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
Proven
£300 fine
3 match touchline ban
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.
Result
2 Match Touchline Ban
£350 fine
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.
Result
£750 fine
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.
Result
£500 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONATATION
Watford FC
Bristol City U18 v Watford FC U18
U18 Professional Development League - South
16 May 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that upon full time 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.
Result
£1250 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONATATION
Bristol City FC
Bristol City U18 v Watford FC U18
U18 Professional Development League - South
16 May 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that upon full time of the fixture Bristol FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Result
£1250 fine
5 September 2025
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Marcus Dewhurst, Aldershot Town
Truro City FC v Aldershot Town
National League - Premier
03 September 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Giuseppe Re, Potters Bar Town FC
Hitchin Town v Potters Bar Town FC
FA Cup
02 September 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Bradley Marshall, Bourne Town
Shepshed Dynamo FC v Bourne Town
FA Cup
02 September 2025
S5 – Denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the players’ goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick
RESULT
Upheld
1 match suspension withdrawn
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
West Bromwich Albion FC
Stoke City FC v West Bromwich Albion FC
EFL Championship
30 August 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 60th minute of the fixture, West Bromwich Albion FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Reply – Admit/SP1 (£5000 fine)
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Stoke City FC
Stoke City FC v West Bromwich Albion FC
EFL Championship
30 August 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 60th minute of the fixture, Stoke City FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Reply – Admit/SP1 (£5000 fine).
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Noel Hunt, Manager, Reading FC
Reading FC v Port Vale FC
Football League One
30 August 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 51st minute of the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner, leading to your dismissal.
Reply – Admit/SP1 (£1000 fine).
3 September 2025
INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO
Ben Whitfield, Player, Barrow AFC
Barrow AFC v Fleetwood Town FC
Football League 2
30 August 2025
Breach of FA Rule E1.1 – It is alleged that your behaviour in or around the 45 + 5th minute of the fixture constituted violent conduct.
Reply – Admit and Accept (a 3-match suspension).
2 September 2025
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Rayan Oyebade, West Ham United
Sunderland AFC v West Ham United
Premier League 2 – Division 1
29 August 2025
S4 – Denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball
RESULT
Upheld
1 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
John Brivio, Horsham
Horsham v Salisbury FC
National League - South
30 August 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Byron Wilson, Oxford City FC
Oxford City FC v Radcliffe FC
National League - North
30 August 2025
S4 – Denies the opposing team a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity by deliberately handling the ball
RESULT
Dismissed
1 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Simon Grant, Basingstoke Town FC
Gosport Borough FC v Basingstoke Town FC
FA Cup
30 August 2025
S5 – Denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the players’ goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick
RESULT
Dismissed
1 match suspension remains
1 September 2025
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Newcastle United FC
Newcastle United FC v Blackburn Rovers FC
U18 Premier League North
16 August 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that following completion of the above fixture, Newcastle United FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Newcastle United FC has until 6pm on 9 September 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Blackburn Rovers FC
Newcastle United FC v Blackburn Rovers FC
U18 Premier League North
16 August 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that following completion of the above fixture, Blackburn Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Blackburn Rovers FC has until 6pm on 9 September 2025 to provide a response.
Participating in a fixture whilst under a suspension
Jerrell Barbor, Player, Kirkley & Pakefield FC
Diss Town FC v Kirkley & Pakefield FC
The Isuzu FA Vase
23 August 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.
Jerrell Barbor has until 6pm on 5 September 2025 to provide a response.
Failing to ensure that a Player associated with the Club complied with a suspension
Kirkley & Pakefield FC
Diss Town FC v Kirkley & Pakefield FC
The Isuzu FA Vase
23 August 2025
Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that Kirkley & Pakefield failed to ensure that Mr Jerrell Barbor complied with a suspension imposed pursuant to the Rules and regulations of The Association.
Kirkley & Pakefield FC has until 6pm on 5 September 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Aldershot Town FC
Aldershot Town FC V Woking FC
FA Trophy
5 April 2025
Breach of FA Rule E21 –
Charge 1
It is alleged that on or around the 54th minute, Aldershot Town FC failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) attending the Match do not behave in a way which is improper and/or throw missiles or other potentially harmful or dangerous objects at or on to the pitch, contrary to FA Rules E21.1 and E21.2.
Charge 2
It is alleged that on or around the 90+11th minute, Aldershot Town FC failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) attending the Match do not behave in a way which is improper and/or encroach on to the pitch or commit any form of pitch incursion, contrary to FA Rules E21.1 and E21.3.
Charge 3
It is alleged that following the full time whistle, Aldershot Town FC failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) attending the Match do not behave in a way which is improper; and/or
encroach on to the pitch or commit any form of pitch incursion, contrary to FA Rules E21.1 and E21.3.
Aldershot Town FC has until 6pm on 5 September 2025 to provide a response.
