County and League Appeals Results Circular for August 2026

Wednesday 09 Sep 2026
County and League Appeals - August 2026

League Official V Derbyshire FA – 5 August
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Acting in a manner which is improper or brings the game into disrepute
Sanction: 44-days suspension, £30 fine
Result: Appeal Allowed
Order: Sanction reduced to 28-day suspension, £30 fine

Player V Hertfordshire FA – 6 August
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Assault Or Attempted Assault on a Match Official
Sanction: 1826-days suspension; 10 penalty points; Education order
Result: Appeal Allowed
Order: Sanction amended: Original suspension stands but 50% is suspended for a period of 5 years. All other factors remain.

Player V Staffordshire FA – 6 August
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Physical Contact or Attempted Physical Contact on a Match Official
Sanction: 176-days suspension; £150 fine, 9 penalty points; Education order
Result: Appeal Dismissed

Player V Kent FA – 10 August
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Assault By Participant on Participant
Sanction: 174-days suspension, £110 fine
Result: Appeal Dismissed

Club V Gloucestershire FA – 13 August
Charge: FA Rule E20.1
Sanction: £175 fine, 10 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Dismissed

Player V Lancashire FA – 13 August
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Threatening Words or Behaviour
Sanction: 3-match suspension, £45 fine, 7 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Allowed
Order: Charge remitted to the County FA for consideration of recharge.

Player V Lancashire FA – 13 August
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Abusive Words or Behaviour Towards a Match Official
Sanction: 2-match suspension, £25 fine, 5 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Allowed
Order: Charge remitted to the County FA for consideration of recharge.

Club V Somerset FA – 13 August
Charge: FA Rule E21.1
Sanction: £30 fine, 7 penalty points
Result: Appeal Allowed
Order: Charge expunged

Player V Somerset FA – 13 August
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Abusive Words or Behaviour Towards a Match Official
Sanction: 2-match suspension, £30 fine, 8 penalty points
Result: Appeal Allowed
Order: Charge expunged

Club V Southern league – 14 August
Charge: LEAGUE RULE 15 - Failure to give notice of resignation by due date (31st March)
Sanction: £1000 fine
Result: Appeal Dismissed

Club V Sussex FA – 14 August
Charge: FA Rule E20.1 and FA Rule E21.1
Sanction: £340 fine, 17 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Allowed
Order: Charge remitted for a rehearing

Player V Sussex FA – 14 August
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Threatening Words or Behaviour
Sanction: 2-match suspension, £30 fine, 7 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Allowed
Order: Charge remitted for a rehearing

Player V Middlesex FA – 19 August
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Physical Contact or Attempted Physical Contact on a Match Official
Sanction: 207 days suspension, £150 fine, 10 penalty points, Mandatory education
Result: Appeal Allowed
Order: Charge remitted for a rehearing

Team/Club Official V Kent FA – 21 August
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Physical Contact or Attempted Physical Contact on a Match Official
Sanction: 365-days suspension, £150 fine, 9 Club penalty points, Mandatory education
Result: Appeal Dismissed

Player V Kent FA – 21 August
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Threatening Words or Behaviour Towards a Match Official
Sanction: 175-days suspension, £125 fine, 9 Club penalty points, Mandatory education
Result: Appeal Dismissed

Player V Kent FA – 21 August
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Threatening Words or Behaviour Towards a Match Official
Sanction: 119-days suspension, £100 fine, 9 Club penalty points, Mandatory education
Result: Appeal Dismissed

Team/Club Official V English Schools FA – 21 August
Charge: E3.1 improper Conduct Against a Match Official including Threatening Language and/ or Behaviour
Sanction: 147-days suspension, £100 fine, 9 Club penalty points, Mandatory education
Result: Appeal Dismissed

Club V Birmingham FA – 25 August
Charge: FA Rule E20.1 and E21.1
Sanction: £175 fine, 15 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Dismissed

Player V Kent FA – 7 August
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Threatening Words or Behaviour Towards a Match Official
Sanction: 112-days suspension, £100 fine, 9 penalty points, education order
Result: Appeal Dismissed

Team/Club Official V Essex FA – 20 August
Charge: FA Rule E3.1 - Abusive Words or Behaviour Towards a Match Official
Sanction: 2-match suspension, £30 fine, 7 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Allowed
Order: Charge remitted for a rehearing

Match Official V Kent FA – 28 August
Charge: FA Rule E3.1
Sanction: 56-days suspension, £80 fine
Result: Appeal Dismissed

By FA Staff