Player v Leicestershire & Rutland FA – 2 December
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Abusive Words or 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, a £75 fine, 7 Club penalty points, to complete an online education course
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
May & Baker EC v Essex FA – 2 December
Charge: FA Rule E21 - Failed to ensure spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) do not behave in a way which is improper, offensive, violent, threatening, abusive, indecent, insulting or provocative whilst attending any Match
Sanction: a £100 fine, 7 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Manager v Northamptonshire FA – 8 December
Charges:
1. FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official (including physical contact or attempted physical contact and threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour)
2. FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official (including abusive language/behaviour)
3. FA Rule E10 - (Participant) Failed to comply with a decision of the Association
4. FA Rule E10 - (Participant) Failed to comply with a decision of the Association
5. FA Rule E10 - (Participant) Failed to comply with a decision of the Association
Sanctions:
1. 483-days suspension, a £190.00 fine, 9 Club penalty points, to complete a face-to-face education workshop
2. 2-match suspension, a £45.00 fine, 8 Club penalty points
3. Warning as to future conduct
4. 5-match suspension, a £50 fine, 10 Club Penalty points
5. 4-match suspension, a £40 fine, 9 Club penalty points
Result: Appeals Allowed: Remitted for rehearing.
Player v Berks and Bucks FA – 10 December
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Physical Contact or Attempted Physical Contact on a Match Official.
Sanction: 365-day suspension, a £150 fine, 9 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Player v Lincolnshire FA – 11 December
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Abusive Words or 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, a £75 fine, 7 Club penalty points, to complete an online education course
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Player v Hertfordshire FA – 11 December
Charge: FA Rule E10 - (Participant) Failed to comply with a decision of the Association.
Sanction: 2-match suspension, a £15 fine
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Manager v Kent FA – 11 December
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Threatening Words or Behaviour Towards a Match Official
Sanction: 147-days suspension, a £100 fine, to complete an online education course
Result: Appeal Allowed: remitted for a rehearing.
Player v London FA – 15 December
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Abusive Words or Behaviour Towards a Match Official.
Sanction: 4-match suspension, a £40 fine, 9 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Player v West Riding FA – 18 December
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Abusive Words or Behaviour Towards a Match Official
Sanction: 3-match suspension, a £35 fine, 8 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Player v Middlesex FA – 18 December
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - General Behaviour
Sanction: 2-match suspension, a £25 fine, 7 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Player v Cheshire FA – 18 December
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Acting in a manner which is improper or brings the game into disrepute
Sanction: 2-match suspension, a £25 fine, 8 Club penalty points, warning as to future conduct
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Player v Lancashire FA – 19 December
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 – (Indecent Or Insulting Words or Behaviour); E3.2 Improper Conduct - aggravated by a person’s Ethnic Origin, Colour, Race, Nationality, Faith, Gender, Gender Reassignment, Sexual Orientation or Disability
Sanction: 7-match suspension, a £75 fine, 8 Club penalty points, to complete an online education course
Result: Appeal Allowed: Remitted for rehearing.
Player v Durham FA – 22 December
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Threatening Words or Behaviour Towards a Match Official
Sanction: 70-day suspension, 8 Club penalty points, a £50 fine, to complete an education course
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Player v London FA – 22 December
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Not acting in the best interests of the game
Sanction: 1-match suspension, a £20 fine, 6 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
County and League Appeals Results Circular for December 2025
Wednesday 14 Jan 2026
County and League Appeals - December 2025