Charge against Mark Sampson for a breach of FA Rule E3 has been found not proven

A charge against Mark Sampson for a breach of FA Rule E3 has been found not proven by an independent Regulatory Commission. 

It was alleged that a comment made by the Stevenage FC first team coach breached FA Rule E3(1) as it was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting. 

It was further alleged that the comment also constituted an ‘aggravated breach’, which is defined in FA Rule E3(2), as it referenced race and/or colour and/or nationality.

Mark Sampson denied the charge and requested a personal hearing that took place at Wembley Stadium on 9 and 10 January 2020. 

The independent Regulatory Commission’s written reasons can be found below.