Discipline charges, responses and suspensions for November 2019

Thursday 05 Dec 2019
FA charges - November 2019

29 November 2019

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Scunthorpe United FC, English Football League Two

Scunthorpe United FC v Port Vale FC 
English Football League Two 
23 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, Scunthorpe United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6:00pm on 29 November 2019 to respond. 

Result
Fine £1000 (SP1)

28 November 2019

SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Ebbsfleet United FC, National League – Premier 

Ebbsfleet United FC v Hartlepool United FC 
National League – Premier 
16 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 67th minute of the fixture, Ebbsfleet United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

Result
£8000 Fine. £2000 now and £6000 suspended for 12 months on the condition Ebbsfleet does not breach FA Rule E20(a) again.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Shane Clarke, Player, Gainsborough Trinity FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 2,687 bets placed on football matches between 11 April 2015 to 06 August 2019. 

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Richard Blackburn, Deputy Groundsman, Rochdale AFC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 23 bets placed on football matches between 08 January 2019 and 04 May 2019.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Erkan Okay, Player Assistant Manager, Soham Town Rangers FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 558 bets placed on football matches between 10 August 2014 to 12 August 2017.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Robbie Mason, Manager, Soham Town Rangers FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 240 bets placed on football matches between 09 August 2014 to 22 December 2018.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Marcus Hall, Player, Soham Town Rangers FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 6,314 bets placed on football matches between 01 August 2014 to 10 September 2019.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Michael Meaker, Assistant manager, Taunton Town FC

Taunton Town FC v Wimborne Town FC 
FA Challenge Trophy 
29 October 2019

Two breaches of FA Rue E3 - 

1. It is alleged that at half time in the fixture, the Participant’s language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and or/improper.
2. It is alleged that during the second half of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour was improper.

The Participant has until 2 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE   
Oliver Gnadi, Player, Harlow Town FC

Cambridge City FC v Harlow Town FC 
Isthmian League Cup 
30 October 2019

Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – 

1. It is alleged that following Participant’s dismissal, the Participant’s language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
2. It is alleged that following Participant’s dismissal, in the area outside the Match Officials changing rooms, the Participant’s behaviour was improper.

The Participant has until 2 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Tom Nicholson, Player, Lincoln United FC

Lincoln United FC v Kidsgrove Athletic FC 
Northern Premier League – North East 
19 October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following a goal scored in or around the 45th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour was improper and/or violent.

The Participant has until 2 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Jon Williams, Kitman, Corinthian Casuals FC 

Kingstonian FC v Corinthian-Casuals FC 
FA Challenge Trophy 
26 October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 79th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language towards the Match Officials was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

The Participant has until 2 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Stratford Town, Southern League – Premier Division Central 

Stratford Town FC v Tamworth FC 
Southern league – Premier Division Central 
22 October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that following the Conclusion of the fixture, Stratford Town FC failed to ensure that its Officials and/or spectators conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from abusive and/or insulting and/or improper language and/or improper behaviour.

The Club have until 2 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE   
James Baker, Player, Needham Markets FC 

Needham Market FC v Alvechurch FC 
Southern League – Premier Division Central 
12 October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or threatening and/or improper.  

The Participant has until 2 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Russ Cousins, Manager, Grantham Town FC 

Grantham Town FC v Hyde United FC 
Northern Premier League – Premier Division 
12 October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 77th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards a Match Official was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting.

The Participant has until 6 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Adriano Basso, Coach, Grantham Town FC 

Grantham Town FC v Hyde United FC 
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
12 October 2019 

Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – 

1. It is alleged that in or around the 76th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards the Assistant Referee amounted to improper conduct;
2. And/or it is alleged that in or around the 76th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards the Match Referee amounted to improper conduct.

The Participant has until 6 December 2019 to respond. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Bristol Rovers FC, English Football League One

Shrewsbury Town FC v Bristol Rovers FC
English Football League One
23 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 17th minute of the fixture, Bristol Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result
Fine £3,500

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Shrewsbury Town FC, English Football League One

Shrewsbury Town FC v Bristol Rovers FC
English Football League One
23 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 17th minute of the fixture, Bristol Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result
Fine £3,500

INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO (FAST TRACK 1)
Aaron Pierre, Player, Shrewsbury Town FC

Shrewsbury Town FC v Bristol Rovers FC 
English Football League One 
23 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E1(a) - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 17th minute of the fixture, constitutes violent conduct.

Charge denied. 

26 November 2019

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Lee Bircham, Assistant Manager, Berkhamsted FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 545 bets placed on football matches between 11 October 2012 and 15 January 2019.

Charge admitted – Personal Hearing requested. 
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING 
Byron Walker, Player, Chatham Town FC  

Reach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of a total of 9 bets and 12 attempted bets placed on football matches between 21 October 2017 and 03 November 2018.

Charge 1B and 2B admitted / Charge 1A and 2A denied – Personal Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO COMPLYING WITH AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION 
Chevron McLean, Player, Maldon & Tiptree

Maldon & Tiptree FC v Soham Town Rangers
FC Isthmian League North 
17 August 2019

Breach of FA Rule E10 - it is alleged that the Participant failed to comply with an automatic suspension. 

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY 
George Urquhart, Registered Intermediary

Breach of FA Rule E1(b) - It is alleged that the Intermediary entered into Representation Contracts without ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with minors contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries (p.356 FA Handbook).

Charge admitted – Personal Hearing requested. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Hayes & Yeading FC, Southern League – South 

Hayes & Yeading United FC v Poole Town FC 
FA Cup 
19 October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - it is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Hayes & Yeading United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion. 

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Poole Town FC, Southern League – South 

Hayes & Yeading United FC v Poole Town FC 
FA Cup 
19 October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Poole Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£300). 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Paul Faili, Manager, Three Bridges FC  

Whitstable Town FC v Three Bridges 
Isthmian League – South East 
5 October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 62nd minute of the fixture, the Participant's language and/or behaviour towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal

Matthew Lund, Scunthorpe United FC
Scunthorpe United FC v Port Vale FC
EFL League Two
23rd November 2019

Violent Conduct.

RESULT
WD: Dismissed
EX: Upheld
4 match suspension reduced to 3 match suspension

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal

David Worrall, Port Vale FC
Scunthorpe United FC v Port Vale FC
EFL League Two
23rd November 2019

Violent Conduct.

RESULT
WD: Dismissed
EX: Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal

Josh Earl, Bolton Wanderers FC
Accrington Stanley FC v Bolton Wanderers FC
EFL League One
23rd November 2019

Denying an Obvious Goal-Scoring Opportunity.

RESULT
WD: Dismissed
1 match suspension remains

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal

Grace Coombs, Charlton Athletics Women FC
London Bees WFC v Charlton Athletic Women FC
FA Women’s Championship
24th November 2019

Denying an Obvious Goal-Scoring Opportunity.

RESULT
WD: Dismissed
1 match suspension remains

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Port Vale FC, English Football League Two

Scunthorpe United FC v Port Vale FC 
English Football League Two 
23 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, Port Vale FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6:00pm on 29 November 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
David Blackmore, Coach, Aldershot Town FC

Dagenham & Redbridge FC v Aldershot Town FC 
National League – Premier 
16 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, in the area in or around the Match Officials changing rooms, the Participant’s language towards a Match Official was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening.  

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

22 November 2019

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING 
Jonathan Stewart, Player, Matlock Town FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 385 bets placed on football matches between 13 October 2015 and 04 May 2019.

Charge admitted – Personal Hearing requested. 

RESULT
Suspended from all football and football related activity for 4 months
£400 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING 
Bradley Beatson, Player, Sheffield FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 35 bets placed on football matches between 03 April 2015 to 20 March 2017.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

RESULT
Suspended from all football and football related activity for 6 months
£300 fine

MISCONDUCT IN RELAITON TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVTY 
Marco Gabbiadini, Registered Intermediary 

Breach of FA Rule E1(b) - It is alleged that the Participant entered into a Representation Contract with a Minor without having obtained prior additional authorisation to deal with Minors.

Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

RESULT
Suspended from all Intermediary Activity for 3 months
£750 fine

21 November 2019

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION 
Reece Grego-Cox, Player, Crawley Town FC 

Crawley Town FC v Colchester United FC 
English Football League Cup 
29 October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E10 - It is alleged that the Participant failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the above fixture.

Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

RESULT
1 match suspension
£200 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION 
Dannie Bulman, Player, Crawley Town FC

Crawley Town FC v Colchester United FC 
English Football League Cup 
29 October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E10 - It is alleged that the Participant failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the above fixture.

Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

RESULT
1 match suspension
£200 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION 
Crawley Town FC, English Football League 2

Crawley Town FC v Colchester United FC 
English Football League Cup 
29 October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E10 - It is alleged that the Club failed to do all things necessary to ensure that two Players associated with the Club complied with an automatic suspension.

Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

RESULT
£4,000 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT 
Jack Bray, Player, Unregistered 

Phoenix Sports FC v East Grinstead Town  
Isthmian League – South East  
Tuesday 17 September 2019

Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Phoenix Sport FC player, contrary to Rule E3(1). It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) is an “Aggravated Breach”, as defined in Rule E3(2), in that the words used include a reference to colour and/or race.

The Participant has until 29 November 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Harry Ransom, Player, Millwall FC U23s

Millwall FC v Queens Park Rangers FC 
Professional Development League – South
Tuesday 29 October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E3 - it is alleged that the Participant used abusive and/or insulting language towards a Millwall FC player, contrary to Rule E3(1). It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) is an “Aggravated Breach”, as defined in Rule E3(2), as the language included a reference to colour and/or race.

The Participant has until 29 November 2019 to respond.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Tom Pope, Player, Port Vale FC 

Breach of FA Rule E3 - in respect of media comments posted on Twitter.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result
1 match suspension
£2600 fine

20 November 2019

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK)  
Mark Sampson, Manager, Stevenage FC

Breach of FA Rule E3(1) - in respect of a comment made during a staff meeting. It is alleged that the language used included improper and/or abusive and/or insulting words. 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 to race and/or colour and/or nationality.

The Participant has until 6 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING 
Alexander Samizadeh, Player, unregistered  

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 156 bets placed on football matches between 17 February 2017 and 04 May 2019.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result
2 month ban from all football and football related activity 
£200 fine 

MISCONDUCT IN RELAITON TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVTY 
Errol Davies, Registered Intermediary 

Breach of FA Rule E1(b) - It is alleged that the Participant entered into a Representation Contract with a Minor without having obtained prior additional authorisation to deal with Minors.

Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result
6 month ban from all intermediary activity 
£500 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO PLAYER STATUS 
Braintree Town FC, National League – South 

Braintree Town FC v Tilbury FC 
Essex Senior Cup 
8th October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E1(b) - It is alleged that Braintree Town FC failed to comply with FA Rule C.1(g)(x), in that the Club played a player as a loan player without the authorisation from The Association.

Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested.
Result
£500 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUT IN RELATION TO BETTING 
Robert Ramshaw, Player, Spennymoor Town FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 41 bets placed on football matches between 14 August 2016 to 10 April 2019.

The Participant has until 28th October 2019 to respond. 

Result
£600 Fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Yeovil Town FC, National League – Premier

Yeovil Town FC v Hartlepool United FC
FA Cup
12 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Yeovil Town FC failed to ensure that its players and /or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£500). 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Hartlepool United FC, National League – Premier

Yeovil Town FC v Hartlepool United FC
FA Cup
12 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Hartlepool United FC failed to ensure that its players and /or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£500). 

19 November 2019

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION 
Christopher Rackley, Player, Basingstoke Town FC

AFC Totton v Basingstoke Town FC
Southern League South 
21 September 2019

Breach of FA Rule E10 - It is alleged that the Participant failed to comply with an automatic suspension.

Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

RESULT
1 match suspension
£50 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION 
Basingstoke Town FC, Club, Southern League – South 

AFC Totton v Basingstoke Town FC
Southern League South 
21 September 2019

Breach of FA Rule E12 - It is alleged that the Club failed to do all things necessary to ensure that a Player associated with the Club complied with an automatic suspension.

Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

RESULT
£125 fine

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal & Excessive Punishment

Nathan Clarke, FC Halifax Town 
Woking FC v FC Halifax Town
National League – Premier
16th November 2019

Serious Foul Play

RESULT 
WD: Dismissed 
EX: Dismissed 

3 match suspension remains in place

14 November 2019

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal

Kieran Agard, Milton Keynes Dons FC 
Milton Keynes Dons FC v Wycombe Wanderers FC
EFL Trophy 
12/11/2019

Violent Conduct.

RESULT
WD: Claim upheld
3 match suspension removed

13 November 2019

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Birmingham City FC, English Football League Championship 

Cardiff City FC v Birmingham City FC 
English Football League Championship 
2 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Birmingham City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result
£7500 fine 

12 November 2019

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENTS 
Adam Maltby, Youth Coach 

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant sent abusive and/or insulting messages in a Snapchat group. It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) is an “Aggravated Breach”, as defined in Rule E3(2), as the Participant made reference to reference to disability.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result
8 week suspension from all football and football related activity 
£200 fine

MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Ben Fitchett, Player, Sittingbourne FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 321 bets placed on football matches between 10 June 2018 and 06 May 2019. 

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result
£250 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING 
Corey Whitely, Player, Newport County AFC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 398 bets placed on football matches between 05 November 2013 and 04 April 2017. 

Charge admitted- Personal hearing requested 

Result
£1125 Fine

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal

Alan Massey, Maidenhead United FC
Maidenhead United FC v Rotherham United FC
FA Cup
9th November 2019

Serious Foul Play.

Result
Claim Dismissed- 3 match suspension upheld

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal

Mark Hughes, Accrington Stanley FC
Accrington Stanley FC v Crewe Alexandra FC
FA Cup
9th November 2019

Denying an Obvious Goal-Scoring Opportunity.

Result
Claim Dismissed- 1 match suspension upheld.

Claim of Mistaken Identity

Grant Hall, Queen Park Rangers FC
Queens Park Rangers FC v Middlesbrough FC
EFL Championship
9th November 2019

Player cautioned.

Result
Claim Successful- Caution removed from Grant Hall and allocated to Geoff Cameron.

11 November 2019

MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO A SOCIAL MEDIA POST
Bernardo Silva, Player, Manchester City FC

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged the post was insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute, contrary to Rule E3(1). It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) is an “Aggravated Breach” as defined in Rule E3(2), as it includes reference (express or implied) to race and/or colour and/or ethnic origin.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

RESULT
1 match suspension
£50,000 fine
Face to Face Education Programme to be completed within 4 months

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Anthony Acheampong, Player, Unregistered 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 52 bets placed on football matches between 22 March 2014 and 15 May 2016.

The Participant has until 19th November 2019 to respond. 
 
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Cardiff City FC, English Football League Championship 

Cardiff City FC v Birmingham City FC 
English Football League Championship 
2 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Cardiff City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted - Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£5,000 fine). 

5 November 2019

MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO CROWD CONTROL 
Hartlepool United FC, National League – Premier

Hartlepool United FC v Dover Athletic FC 
National League – Premier 
21 September 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that Hartlepool United FC failed to ensure that its spectators, and all persons purporting to be its supporters and/or followers, conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from using abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour, which included a reference, whether express or implied, to race and/or colour, whilst attending a match in which it was involved.  

Charge denied – Personal Hearing requested. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Ramsbottom United FC, Northern Premier League – North West

Ramsbottom United FC v Colne FC 
FA Challenge Trophy 
12 October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 85th minute of the fixture, Ramsbottom United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£200). 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Colne FC, Northern Premier League – North West 

Ramsbottom United FC v Colne FC 
FA Challenge Trophy 
12 October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 85th minute of the fixture, Colne FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£200). 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Coleshill Town FC, Southern League – Division One Central 

Coleshill Town FC v North Leigh FC 
Southern League – Division One Central 
14 October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - it is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Coleshill Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

The Club have until 13th November 2019 to respond. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
North Leigh FC, Southern League – Division One Central 

Coleshill Town FC v North Leigh FC 
Southern League – Division One Central 
14 October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - it is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, North Leigh FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour. 

The Club have until 13th November 2019 to respond. 

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal

Heung-Min Son, Tottenham Hotspur
Everton FC v Tottenham Hotspur FC
Premier League
3rd November 2019

Serious Foul Play.

RESULT
WDEX: Claim Upheld
Suspension removed

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal

Harlee Dean, Birmingham City FC
Cardiff City FC v Birmingham City FC
EFL Championship
2nd November 2019

Violent Conduct.

RESULT
WDEX: Claim Dismissed
3 match suspension remains in place

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal

Thomas Parkes, Exeter City FC
Bradford City FC v Exeter City FC
EFL League 2
2nd November 2019

Denying an Obvious Goal-Scoring Opportunity.

RESULT
WD: Claim Upheld
Suspension removed

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal

Kieran Agard- Milton Keynes Dons FC 
Milton Keynes Dons FC v Tranmere Rovers FC 
Football League 1 
02/11/2019

Serious Foul Play.

RESULT
WDEX: Claim Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

4 November 2019

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Grant Black, Manager Belper Town FC

Belper Town FC v Witton Albion FC 
FA Cup 
21 September 2019

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, the Participant's behaviour towards a participant was improper and/or violent.  

The Participant has until 12th November 2019 to respond. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Bristol City FC, English Football League Championship

Bristol City FC v Charlton Athletic FC 
Football League Championship 
23 October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 86th minute of the fixture, Bristol City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result
£10,000 Fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Charlton Athletic FC, English Football League Championship 

Bristol City FC v Charlton Athletic FC 
Football League Championship 
23 October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 86th minute of the fixture, Charlton Athletic FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result
£12,500 Fine

1 November 2019

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
City of Liverpool FC, Northern Premier League – North West

City of Liverpool FC v Ossett United  
Northern Premier League – North West 
5 October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, City of Liverpool FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Keith McMahon, Manager, VCD Athletic 

Guernsey FC v VCD Athletic FC 
Isthmian league – South East 
6 October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, in the Match Official’s changing rooms, the Participant's language and/or behaviour was improper.  

Charge denied – Personal Hearing requested. 

By FA Staff