Disciplinary charges, responses and suspensions for August 2025

Wednesday 10 Sep 2025
FA charges - August 2025

29 August 2025 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Joseph Quigley, Player, Oldham Athletic FC
 
Bristol Rovers FC vs Oldham Athletic FC
EFL League Two
19 August 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 82nd 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 towards any spectator(s).

Result 
Proven 
2 Match Suspension 
£2000 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Michael Bell, Coach, Bristol City FC

Aston Villa FC vs Bristol City FC
FA Youth Cup
4 February 2025

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

Result 
Proven 
2 Match touchline ban  
£150 fine 

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

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

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

Result 
1 Match Suspension 
£300 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Connor Hanlon, Player, Swindon Supermarine FC

Swindon Supermarine FC v Taunton Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
29th March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee, Marcus Tingey.

Result  
2 Match Ground Ban 
£100 fine 

28 August 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Gianmarco Ceresa, Team Manager, Watford FC

Watford FC v Queens Park Rangers FC
EFL Championship
16 August 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and used abusive words towards a Match Official. The particulars being that you improperly entered the Tunnel Area and used the words “fuck off” towards the Fourth Official, Josh Smith.

Gianmarco Ceresa admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£1,000 fine
2 match touchline ban

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Andrew Scarisbrick, Stalybridge Celtic FC

Bury FC v Stalybridge Celtic FC
Northern Premier League Division One West
25 August 2025

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Sam Okoye, Dartford FC

Ramsgate FC v Dartford FC
Isthmian League Premier Division
25 August 2025

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Mitchell Botfield, Rushall Olympic FC

Hednesford Town FC v Rushall Olympic FC
Northern Premier League Premier Division
25 August 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct

RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn

27 August 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Ryan Mason, Manager, West Bromwich Albion FC

West Bromwich Albion FC v Portsmouth FC
EFL Championship
23 August 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 68th and 70th minute of the above fixture, in or around the technical area, you acted in an improper manner, leading to your dismissal.
Reply - Admit/SP1 (a 1-match touchline ban and a £2000 fine)

26 August 2025

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Cormac Maher, Basford United FC 

Basford United FC v Anstey Nomads
Northern Premier League Division One Midlands
19 August 2025

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Bradley Sweeney, South Park (Reigate) FC 

South Park (Reigate) FC v Epsom & Ewell
FA Cup
19 August 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL 
Dominic Roma, North Ferriby Football Club

Brighouse Town FC v North Ferriby Football Club
Northern Premier League Division One East
20 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

22 August 2025

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Paul McCallum, Eastleigh FC

Aldershot Town v Eastleigh FC
National League
20 August 2025

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Joshua Thomas, Rugby Town FC

Rugby Town FC v Corby Town FC
Northern Premier League Division One Midlands
19 August 2025

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Freddie Legg, Hastings United

Hastings United v Harrow Borough FC
FA Cup
16 August 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Makael Scott, Southall

Erith Town v Southall
FA Cup
16 August 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Alby Matthews, Gorleston FC 

Walsham Le Willows FC v Gorleston FC
FA Cup
19 August 2025

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

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.

Denied Paper 

Result 
Warning 
£2000 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Breach of FA Rules Betting E8
Sam Whittall, Player, AFC Telford United

Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 129 bets placed on football matches between 09 January 2016 to 06 October 2024.

Admit Paper 

Result 
Warning 
£325 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Breach of FA Rules Betting E8
Rhys Sarson, Player, Slimbridge AFC

Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 231 bets placed on football matches between 15 March 2019 to 11 January 2025.

Admit Paper 

Result 
Warning 
£75 fine 

21 August 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Thomas Killick, Manager, Dorchester Town FC

Taunton Town FC v Dorchester Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
1st March 2025

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

Thomas Killick admits the charge and elects a personal hearing.

RESULT
£500 fine
4 match Ground/Stadium Ban

19 August 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Wick FC

Wick vs VCD Athletic FC
FA Cup
2nd August 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 20th minute of the fixture, Wick FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative. 

Wick FC has until 6pm on 27 August 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Callum McFarlane, U21 Manager, Southampton FC

Southampton FC U21 vs Charlton Athletic U21
Premier League Cup
29 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 58th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct towards a match official.

Admit Personal  

Result 
3 match touchline ban 
£2000 fine 

18 August 2025

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
George Byers, Port Vale FC

Burton Albion FC v Port Vale FC
EFL League One
16 August 2025

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Thomas McDermott, Shrewsbury Town FC

Shrewsbury Town FC v Colchester United FC
EFL League Two
16 August 2025

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL 
Joel Senior, Bristol Rovers

Chesterfield FC v Bristol Rovers
EFL League Two
16 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

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Daniel Bennett, Fareham Town

Fareham Town v AFC Portchester
Isthmian League Division One South Central
12 August 2025

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL 
Mark Beevers, Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC

Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC v Emley AFC
Northern Premier League Division One East
12 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

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Michael Wilson, Player, East Grinstead Town FC

Deal Town FC v East Grinstead Town FC
Isthmian League – South East
19 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 63rd minute, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct, contrary to FA Rule E3.1.

Michael Wilson did not respond to the charge.

RESULT
Proven
3 match suspension

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Joshua McKenzie, Player, Lye Town FC

Hinckley LRFC v Lye Town FC
Northern Premier League – Midlands Division
19 April 2025

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

2. It is alleged that following the above fixture, in or around the car park 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).

Joshua McKenzie did not respond to the charge.

RESULT
Proven
£200 fine
4 match suspension

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Devante Trevaughn Stanley, Player, Havant & Waterlooville FC

Havant & Waterlooville FC vs Walton & Hersham FC
Southern League Premier Division South
8 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal, in or around the 61st minute fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official. 

Devante Trevaughn Stanley admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£150 fine
1 match suspension

18 August 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Robert Usher, Chairman, AFC Rushden & Diamonds

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Grimsby Borough FC
FA Cup – Extra Preliminary Round
2 August 2025

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

Robert Usher has until 6pm on 26 August 2025 to provide a response.

14 August 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Michael Afuye, Player, Curzon Ashton FC

Chester FC vs Curzon Ashton FC
National League - North
29 April 2025

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

Response: Mr Afuye denied the Charge and elected a Paper Hearing. 

Decision:
Proven
3 match ban
£300 fine 

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

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

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

Response: Mr Spencer denied the Charge and elected a Paper Hearing. 

Decision:
Proven
3 match ban
£300 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Maurice Dorrington, Chairman, Biggleswade Town FC

Stratford Town FC v Biggleswade Town FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
22 March 2025

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

Response: Nil Response

Decision:
Proven
2 match stadium ban
£300 fine 

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Gavin Holohan, Crawley Town

Swansea City FC v Crawley Town
EFL Cup
12 August 2025

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Jermaine Green, Chertsey Town FC

Tiverton Town FC v Chertsey Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
09 August 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct

RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Perri Iandolo, Lewes FC

Carshalton Athletic FC v Lewes FC
Isthmian League Premier Division
11 August 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct

RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL 
Benedict Frempah, Dartford FC

Dulwich Hamlet v Dartford FC
Isthmian League Premier Division
09 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

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Benjamin Davis, Coach, Eastbourne Town FC

Littlehampton Town FC v Eastbourne Town FC
Isthmian League South East
5 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that in or around half-time and 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), leading to your dismissal.

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

Benjamin Davis denies the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
Proven
£150 fine
3 match touchline ban

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

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

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

Thomas Mansell admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£150 fine
2 match touchline ban

13 August 2025

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

Breach of FA Rule F3 – 
Misconduct under FA Rule F3 in respect of failing to comply with any requirement under FA Rule F2.

It is alleged that the Club failed to comply a requirement pursuant to FA Rule F2, in that it failed to provide written observations requested by The Football Association (‘The FA’) on 7 March 2025.

Hartlepool United FC has until 6pm on 21 August 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Breach of FA Rules Betting E8
Joshua Solomon-Davies, Player, Vauxhall Motors FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 2,325 bets placed on football matches between 08 January 2020 to 13 March 2025. 
Joshua Solomon-Davies has until 6pm on 21 August 2025 to provide a response.

12 August 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.

Ipswich Town FC has until 6pm on 15 August 2025 to provide a response.

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.

Birmingham City FC has until 6pm on 15 August 2025 to provide a response.

11 August 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT 
Bristol City FC 

Bristol City FC v Cardiff City FC (“the Match”)
EFL Championship
6 October 2024 

Charge 1
Breach of FA Rule E21.4 (and FA Rule E21.1) – it is alleged that in or around 27th minute of the fixture, Bristol City 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 and/or nationality and/or race and/or ethnic origin.
Charge 2 
Breach of FA Rule E21.4 (and FA Rule E21.1) - it is alleged that in or around 80th minute of the fixture, Bristol City 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 and/or nationality and/or race and/or ethnic origin.

Admit Paper 
Result 
£7500 fine 
Action Plan 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Kings Lynn Town FC

King’s Lynn Town FC v Scarborough Athletic FC
National League – North
7 December 2024

Two breaches of FA Rule E21-
1. It is alleged that in/or around 65th minute, King’s Lynn Town FC failed to ensure that its 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 and/or offensive and/or abusive and/or indecent and/or insulting with an express or implied reference to sexual orientation, contrary to FA Rule E21.1 and E21.4.
2. It is alleged that in/or around 75th minute, King’s Lynn Town FC failed to ensure that its 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 and/or offensive and/or abusive and/or indecent and/or insulting with an express or implied reference to sexual orientation, contrary to FA Rule E21.1 and E21.4.

Admit Paper 

Result 
Kings Lynn Town FC shall be subject to a Partial Closure Order for two (2) consecutive First Team Competitive home matches at The Walks Stadium, limited to the North Terrace, save for that section designated for the use of away supporters. 
£3,000 fine 
Publication of Regulatory Commission Decision on the Club website and social media platforms.

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. 

Watford FC has until 6pm on 19 August 2025 to provide a response.

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.

Bristol City FC has until 6pm on 19 August 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
Christ Makosso, Player, Luton Town FC 

Peterborough United FC v Luton Town FC
EFL League One
9 August 2025

Breach of FA Rule E1.1 – It is alleged that your behaviour in or around the 76th minute of the fixture constituted violent conduct.

Christ Makosso has until 6pm on 12 August 2025 to provide a response.

8 August 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Barnsley FC

Plymouth Argyle FC v Barnsley FC
Football League One
2 August 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 45th minute of the fixture, Barnsley FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.

Reply – Admit/SP1 (a £2500 fine)

7 August 2025

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE 
Alex Worley, Stafford Rangers FC

Stafford Rangers FC v Lutterworth Town AFC
FA Cup
02 August 2025

S2 – Violent Conduct

RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Steven Butterworth, Manager, Brentwood Town FC

Maldon & Tiptree v Brentwood Town FC
Isthmian League North
22 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 78th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting language
towards a Match Official(s).

Steven Butterworth denies the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
Proven
£150 fine
2 match touchline ban

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Aaron Steadman, Coach, Marlow FC

Winchester City FC v Marlow FC
Southern League – Premier Division South
4 January 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during the half-time interval of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner, leading to your dismissal.

Aaron Steadman denies the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
Proven
£250 fine
3 match touchline ban

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

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

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

Simon Haughney admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£250 fine
2 match touchline ban

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

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

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

Admit Paper 

Result 
1 Match Suspension 
£175 fine 

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

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

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

Admit Paper 

Result 
1 Match Touchline Ban 

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

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

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

Admit Paper 

Result 
£600 fine

6 August 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Breach of FA Rules Betting E8
James Byrne, Player, Yate Town FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 992 bets placed on football matches between 11 February 2015 to 03 November 2024.

Admit Paper 

Result 
£48,388.66 fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Leighton Town FC

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

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

Admit Paper 

Result 
£300 fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Thame United FC

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

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

Admit Paper 

Result 
£300 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Fraser Ablett, Manager, Marine FC

Marine FC v Peterborough Sports FC
National League North
22 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 84th minute of the fixture, your behaviour was improper and/or violent.

Denied Paper 

Result 
Proven
3 Match Touchline Ban 
£300 fine  

By FA Staff