At a meeting of an FA Sunday Cup Sub-Committee held on Monday 23 January 2017, the members considered charges raised against Witton Park Rose & Crown FC and Black Bull AFC in relation to the alleged breach of FA Sunday Cup Rule 11(a)(iv) in allegedly being at fault for the abandonment of the fourth round match between the clubs.
Having given all of the evidence due consideration, the charges of a breach of FA Sunday Cup Rule 11(a)(iv) against both clubs were found proven, insomuch that both clubs were at fault for the abandonment of the match.
As a result, both Clubs were removed from this season’s competition and both will be reported to the full FA Sunday Cup Committee for possible further sanction by The FA.
Due to the removal of both clubs, Hardwick Social FC will now receive a walkover in the fifth round of the competition.
However this decision is subject to appeal as per The FA Sunday Cup Rules.
