31 March 2021
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Liam Noble, Player, Morpeth Town FC
Morpeth Town FC v Whitby Town FC
FA Challenge Trophy
Third Round Qualifying 31 October 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that around the 75th minute of the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Whitby Town FC player. It is 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 ethnic origin.
The Participant has until 14 January 2021 to provide a response.
Result
Not proven
29 March 2021
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Ben Richards-Everton, Player, Barnet FC
Barnet FC v Chesterfield FC
National League – Premier
20 March 2021
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute, following the Participant’s dismissal, the Participant’s behaviour amounts to improper conduct.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Middlesbrough FC, English Football League Championship
Swansea City AFC v Middlesbrough FC
English Football League Championship
6 March 2021
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the final whistle, Middlesbrough FC failed to ensure that its players and/or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge denied- personal hearing requested.
Result
Warning as to future conduct
£10,000 Fine
24 March 2021
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASEf
Jason Bristow, Assistant Manager, Eastleigh FC
Wrexham FC v Eastleigh FC
National League Premier
16 March 2021
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 89th minute, the Participant’s behaviour amounted to improper and/or violent conduct.
Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Eastleigh FC, National League Premier
Wrexham FC v Eastleigh FC
National League Premier
16 March 2021
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 89th minute of the fixture, Eastleigh FC failed to ensure that its players and/or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from improper and/or provocative behaviour.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 1) – SUCCESSFUL DECEPTION OF A MATCH OFFICIAL - STANDARD CASE
Timothee Dieng, Player, Southend United FC
Scunthorpe United FC v Southend United FC
English Football League Two
20 March 2021
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 78th minute of the fixture, in committing a clear act of simulation which led to the dismissal of an opposing player, amounts to improper conduct.
Charge denied – Paper Hearing.
23 March 2021
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Alex Neil, Manager, Left PNE FC on 21/03/21 – now without a Club
Middlesbrough v Preston North End
English Football League Championship
16 March 2021
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the completion of the first half, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards the match referee amounts to improper conduct.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£2,000 fine).
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Neil Smith, Manager, Bromley FC
Bromley FC v Barnet FC
National League Premier
13 March 2021
Multiple breaches of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 37th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language towards the Match Referee was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
2. It is further alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal, the Participant’s language towards the Match Referee was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Improper aspect admitted, abusive and/or insulting elements denied – Paper Hearing.
22 March 2021
Jordan Clarke - Scunthorpe United FC
Scunthorpe United FC v Southend United
Football League 2
20 March 2021
Violent Conduct
Result
Appeal Upheld
3 match suspension removed
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2)
Neil Warnock, Manager, Middlesbrough FC
Swansea City FC v Middlesbrough FC EFL Championship
6 March 2021
Post-Match Interview
Multiple breaches of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s comments constitute improper conduct in that they question the integrity of the Match Official and/or implied bias and/or were personally offensive and/or bring the game into disrepute contrary to FA Rule E3.1.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
19 March 2021
Alex Mowatt, Barnsley FC
Wycombe FC v Barnsley
Championship
17 March 2021
S1 – Serious Foul Play
Result – Appeal upheld. 3 match suspension removed.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Craig King, Player, Dartford FC
Dartford FC v Ebbsfleet United
National League
19 September 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, the Participant’s actions constitute improper and/or violent conduct.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result
2 Match Suspension
£360 fine
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK)
Liam Hughes, Player, Matlock Town FC
Guiseley AFC v Matlock Town FC
FA Cup
13 October 2020
Two breaches of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that at half time, the Participant’s actions were improper and/or threatening and/or abusive and/or insulting
2. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, the Participant displayed violent and/or improper conduct by damaging the doors to Guiseley AFC changing room.
Charges denied – Paper Hearing requested.
Result
Proven
3 Match Suspension
£200 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Hanley Town FC, North West Counties Football League – Premier Division
Hanley Town FC v Redditch United FC
FA Cup
22 September 2020
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the first half, in or around the tunnel area, Hanley Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result
£175 fine
18 March 2021
Claim of excessive punishment
Alan James Browne, Preston North End FC
Middlesbrough v Preston North End FC
EFL Championship
16 March 2021
S2 – Violent Conduct
Result – Claim dismissed. 3 match suspension remains in place.
Claim of wrongful dismissal
Kyle John McFazden, Coventry City FC
Luton Town FC v Coventry City FC
16 March 2021
S4 – DOGSO
Claim dismissed. 2 match suspension remains in place.
17 March 2021
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
George Alexander, Player, Millwall FC
Cardiff City v Millwall FC
Professional Development League South
Tuesday 16 February 2021
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that at the end of the first half in the above fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting language towards a Match Official, 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 sexual orientation.
The Participant has until 1 April 2021 to provide a response.
16 March 2021
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Colchester United FC, English Football League Two
Forest Green Rovers v Colchester United FC
English Football League 2
27 February 2021
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 45th minute of the fixture, Colchester United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge denied – Personal Hearing requested.
Result
Proven
£2000 fine
15 March 2021
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Southampton FC, Premier League
Sheffield United FC v Southampton FC
Premier League
6 March 2021
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, Southampton FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (paper hearing)
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Sheffield United FC, Premier League
Sheffield United FC v Southampton FC
Premier League
6 March 2021
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, Sheffield United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted.
Sam Levelle, Morecambe FC
Morecambe FC v Newport County AFC
Football League 2
Saturday 13 March 20221
S5 – Denying of a goalscoring opportunity
Result – Claim dismissed. 1 match suspension remains in place.
12 March 2021
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
James Yates, Unregistered/Non-Participant
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 32 bets placed on football matches between 17 May 2016 to 10 February 2018.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Jordan Hulme, Player, AFC Fylde
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that a comment posted on the Participant’s social media page was insulting and/or abusive 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 nationality and/or race and/or ethnicity.
Charge admitted – Personal Hearing requested.
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Reece Jones, Player, Stafford Rangers FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 115 bets placed on football matches between 26 June 2020 to 08 December 2020.
The Participant has until 26 March 2021 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
AFC Bournemouth, English Football League Championship
AFC Bournemouth v Watford FC
English Football League Championship
27 February 2021
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 96th minute of the fixture, AFC Bournemouth failed to ensure that its players and/or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result
£10,000 Fine
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Watford FC, English Football League Championship
AFC Bournemouth v Watford FC
English Football League Championship
27 February 2021
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 96th minute of the fixture, Watford FC failed to ensure that its players and/or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result
£10,000 Fine
11 March 2021
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK)
Darren Drysdale, Match Official
Ipswich Town FC v Northampton Town FC
English Football League One
16 February 2021
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Match Official’s behaviour in or around the 90th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
Charge admitted.
Result - Suspension from officiating and playing all football starting on the 19 February 2021 and running until 10 March 2021. In effect the suspension has been served. Warning as to future conduct.
10 March 2021
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Michael Richens, Player, Kettering Town FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 104 bets placed on football matches between 25 March 2017 to 26 April 2019.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Theo Roberts, Player, City of Liverpool FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 102 bets placed on football matches between 26 October 2016 to 17 January 2021.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Bernard Morley, Manager, Chester FC
Boston United FC v Chester FC
National League - North
12 December 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 79th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
The Participant has until 25 March 2021 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Lee Stratford, Manager, Boston United FC
Boston United FC v Chester FC
National League - North
12 December 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 79th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
The Participant has until 25 March 2021 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Ryan Whitley, Player, York City FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 1,161 bets placed on football matches between 01 November 2017 to 31 December 2020.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result
4 month suspension from all football and football related activity
£800 fine
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Roman Michael-Percil, Player, Haringey Borough FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 200 bets placed on football matches between 11 September 2015 and 14 March 2020.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result
6 month suspension from all football and football related activity
£100 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Warren Kayembe, Player, Harlow Town FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 718 bets placed on football matches between 30 January 2018 to 03 November 2020.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result
4 month suspension from all football and football related activity
£100 fine
8 March 2021
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Forest Green Rovers FC, English Football League Two
Forest Green Rovers v Colchester United FC
English Football League 2
27 February 2021
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 45th minute of the fixture, Forest Green Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£1,000 fine).
4 March 2021
PLAYER MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2 – CATEGORY 3)
Connor Peters, Player, Peterborough United FC U18s
Peterborough United FC U18s v Gillingham FC U18s
Youth Alliance South East Conference
7 November 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that on or around the field of play following the end of the fixture the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal
Seamus Conneely
Accrington Stanley v Ipswich Town
League 1
02/03/2021
S5 - DOGSO
Result
Appeal Upheld
1 match suspension removed
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal and Excessive Punishment
Conor Shaughnessy
Hull City FC v Rochdale AFC
League 1
02/03/2021
S1 – Serious Foul Play
Result
Appeal Upheld
3 match suspension removed
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal
Oliver Clarke
Bradford City v Mansfield Town FC
League 2
02/03/2021
S2 – Violent Conduct
Result
Appeal Upheld
3 match suspension removed
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal and Excessive Punishment
Thomas Hannigan
Altrincham FC v Woking FC
National League
02/03/2021
S1 – Serious Foul Play
Result
Appeal Dismissed
1 match suspension remains
SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Salford City FC, English Football League Two
Morecambe FC v Salford City FC
English Football League Two
23 February 2021
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 97th minute of the fixture, Salford City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result
£1500 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Steve Gritt, Assistant Manager, Dagenham & Redbridge FC
Dagenham & Redbridge FC v Sutton United FC
National League Premier
23 February 2021
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, the Participant’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Official.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 contested.
Result
1 match touchline ban
£250 fine
1 March 2021
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Burton Albion FC, English Football League 1
Burton Albion FC v Sunderland AFC
English Football League 1
20 February 2021
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 55th minute of the fixture, Burton Albion FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Result
£3500 fine
Wrongful Dismissal And Excessive Punishment Claims
Chris Bush- Bromley FC
Bromley FC v Altrincham
National League Premier
27 February 2021
Violent Conduct
Result
Claim Dismissed
4 match suspension remains in place
Chuks Aneke- Charlton Athletic FC
Blackpool v Charlton Athletic FC
Football League 1
27 February 2021
Violent Conduct
Result
Claim Upheld
3 match suspension removed
William Hatfield-Darlington FC
Darlington V Hornchurch
FA Trophy
27 February 2021
Violent Conduct
Result
Claim Upheld
3 match suspension removed
Ebrima Adams- Forest Green FC
Forest Green FC v Colchester
Football League 2
27 February 2021
Serious Foul Play
Result
Claim Upheld
3 match suspension removed
Tom Parkes- Exeter FC
Crawley Town v Exeter City FC
Football League 2
27 February 2021
Serious Foul Play
Result
Claim dismissed
3 match suspension remains
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Redditch United FC, Southern League – Central
Hanley Town FC v Redditch United FC
FA Cup
22 September 2020
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the first half, in or around the tunnel area, Redditch United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£300 fine).
