31 December 2020
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Brett Solkhon, Player, Kettering Town FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 189 bets placed on football matches between 28 November 2015 to 31 January 2017.
The Participant has until 5 January 2021 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Alex Tomkinson, Player, Nuneaton Borough FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 5 bets placed on football matches between 13 April 2016 to 30 April 2016.
The Participant has until 8 January 2021 to provide a response.
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.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Edinson Cavani, Player, Manchester United FC
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged the comments posted on the Participant’s Instagram page were 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 colour and/or race and/or ethnic origin.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result – Immediate 3 Match Suspension.
£100,000 fine.
Education Course to be completed.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Guy Hadland, Manager, Barwell FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 49 bets placed on football matches between 07 December 2016 to 19 February 2017.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENTS OF MISCONUDCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Bradley Warner, Player, Unregistered
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 1,049 bets placed on football matches between 2 December 2014 to 18 March 2020.
Charge admitted – Personal Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Michael Collins, Manager, Sevenoaks Town FC
Whitehawk v Sevenoaks Town FC
Isthmian League South East
Saturday 26 September
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that at the end of the first half the Participant used foul and abusive language when addressing the Assistant Referee.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty contested.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Zack Foster, Player, Unregistered (formerly of Alvechurch FC)
Hitchin Town FC v Alvechurch FC
Southern League Central
19 September 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal from the field of play, the Participant’s actions constitute improper and/or violent conduct.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Chelsea FC U23s, Premier League 2 – Division 1
Chelsea FC U23s v Derby County FC U23s
Premier League 2 – Division 1
17 October 2020
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 99th minute of the fixture Chelsea FC failed to ensure that it’s players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Derby County FC U23s, Premier League 2 – Division 1
Chelsea FC U23s v Derby County FC U23s
Premier League 2 – Division 1
17 October 2020
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 99th minute of the fixture Derby County FC failed to ensure that it’s players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Kayde Coppin-Critchlow, Player, Matlock Town FC
Guiseley AFC v Matlock Town FC
FA Cup
13 October 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during half time the Participant’s language regarding a match official was threatening and/or abusive and/or improper.
Steve Smith
Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Scott Dash, Manager, Chalfont St. Peter FC
Chalfont St Peter FC v Ashford Town
Isthmian League South Central
19 September 2020
Two breaches of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that the Participant’s language and/or behaviour in or around the 85th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
2. It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal from the technical area the Participant used abusive and/or threatening words towards a Match Official.
Charges admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Aaron Parkinson, Manager, Daventry Town FC
Halesowen Town FC v Daventry Town FC
Southern League – Division One Central
24 October 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that at half time in the fixture, the Participant’s language towards the Match Officials was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Officials.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£100 fine and a 1 match touchline suspension).
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Andy Sinnott, First Team Coach, Didcot Town FC
AFC Dunstable v Didcot Town FC
Southern League – Division One Central
Tuesday 29 September
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture the Participant used insulting language towards a Match Official and/or questioned the integrity of a Match Official.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£100 fine and a 1 match touchline suspension).
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Scott Bartlett, Manager, Weston Super Mare FC
Harrow Borough FC v Weston Super Mare FC
Southern League Premier Division South
Saturday 10 October
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards the match referee constitutes improper conduct in that they questioned the integrity of the match referee and/or were abusive and/or insulting.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£150 fine and a 1 match touchline suspension).
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Neil Harris, Manager, Cardiff City FC
Wycombe Wanderers FC v Cardiff City FC
English Football League Championship
29 December 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 81st minute of the fixture the Participant used abusive and/or insulting language towards a Match Official.
The Participant has until 6:00pm on 6 January 2021 to provide a response.
30 December 2020
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Nuno Espírito Santo, Head Coach, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
Burnley FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
English Premier League
Monday 21 December 2020
Post-Match Media Comments
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s Post-Match media comments constitute improper conduct in that they were personally offensive and/or bring the game into disrepute contrary to Rule E3.1.
The Participant has until 6:00pm on Tuesday 5 January 2021 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Xuandong Ren, Chief Executive Officer, Birmingham city FC
Cardiff City FC v Birmingham City FC
English Football League Championship
16 December 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and improper.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result - £7,500 fine.
29 December 2020
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Colchester United FC, English Football League Two
Southend United FC v Colchester United FC
English Football League Two
26 December 2020
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, Colchester United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
The Club have until 6:00pm on Monday 4 January 2021 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Southend United FC, English Football League Two
Southend United FC v Colchester United FC
English Football League Two
26 December 2020
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, Southend United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
The Club have until 6:00pm on Monday 4 January 2021 to provide a response.
24 December 2020
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Bradford City FC, English Football League Two
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty contested.
Result – SP1 of £1000 fine enforced
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Burton Albion FC, English Football League One
Ipswich Town FC v Burton Albion
English Football League One
15 December 2020
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty contested.
Result - SP1 of £2500 fine enforced
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Ipswich Town FC, English Football League One
Ipswich Town FC v Burton Albion FC -
English Football League One
15 December 2020
Charge admitted – Personal Hearing requested.
Result – £3250 fine
23 December 2020
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Brian Stock, Coach, Weymouth FC
Weymouth FC v Wrexham FC
National League Premier
15 December 2020
Two breaches of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting.
2. It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal from the field of play, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was improper.
Charges admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (1 match touchline suspension and a £250 fine).
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Newport County AFC, English Football League Two
Salford City FC v Newport County AFC
English Football League Two
15 December 2020
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, Newport County AFC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£1,000 fine).
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Salford City FC, English Football League Two
Salford City FC v Newport County AFC
English Football League Two
15 December 2020
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, Salford City FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£1,000 fine).
22 December 2020
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Carla Ward, Head Coach, Birmingham City Women FC
Arsenal Women FC v Birmingham City Women FC
Saturday 6 December 2020
FA Women’s Super League
Post-Match Interview
Breach 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 were personally offensive and/or bring the game into disrepute contrary to Rule E3.1.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result
1 Match Touchline Ban
£375 Fine
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Joe Martin, Player, Northampton Town FC
Crewe Alexandra FC v Northampton Town FC
English Football League One
12 December 2020
Two breaches of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 69th minute, following the Participant’s dismissal, the Participant’s language towards a Match Official was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting; and
2. It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area at the end of the fixture, the Participant’s language towards a Match Official was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting.
Charges admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result
1 Match Suspension
£1200 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Danny Whitehorne, Coach, Aldershot Town FC
Aldershot Town FC v FC Halifax Town
National League Premier
8 December 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3- It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards a match official was abusive and insulting and/or improper.
Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested.
Result
Charge Not Proven
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL CLAIM
Joachim Christian Andersen- Fulham FC
Newcastle United FC v Fulham
Premier League
19 December 2020
Denial of a goalscoring opportunity
Result
Appeal Upheld- 1 Match Suspension removed
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Crawley Town FC, English Football League Two
Crawley Town FC v Bradford City FC
English Football League Two
15 December 2020
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£1,000 fine).
21 December 2020
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Jefferson Lerma, Player, AFC Bournemouth
Sheffield Wednesday FC v AFC Bournemouth
English Football League Championship
3 November 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture, the Participant committed an act of violent conduct in biting an opposing Player.
The Participant has until 6:00pm on Thursday 24 December 2020 to provide a response.
INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Mark Bowen, Coach
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 36 bets placed on football matches between 02 May 2016 to 15 February 2017.
Charge admitted – Personal Hearing requested.
Result
£2500 fine
18 December 2020
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Anthony Wordsworth, Player, Barnet FC
Barnet FC v Stockport County FC
National League – Premier
8 December 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 55th minute, following his dismissal, the Participant’s language towards a Match Official was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Official.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result
2 match ban.
£500 fine.
17 December 2020
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal
Samy Morsy, Middlesbrough FC
Middlesbrough FC v Luton Town FC
Football League Championship
16 December 2020
S4 DOGSO
16 December 2020
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Mike Koopowitz, Coach , Aldershot Town FC
Aldershot Town FC v FC Halifax Town
National League Premier
8 December 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3- It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards a match official amounts to improper conduct.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£250 fine).
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Brady Hickey, Player, Barwell FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 845 bets placed on football matches between 21 December 2015 to 30 April 2019.
The Participant has until 31 December 2020 to provide a response.
14 December 2020
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Steven Cooper, Head Coach, Swansea City AFC
Swansea City AFC v Sheffield Wednesday FC
Wednesday 25 November 2020
English Football League Championship
Post-Match Interview
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s comments constitute improper conduct in that they question the integrity of the match officials and/or bring the game into disrepute contrary to Rule E3.1.
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested.
Result
£3500 fine
9 December 2020
SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Nottingham Forest FC
Nottingham Forest FC v Watford FC
English Football League Championship
2 December 2020
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) - It is alleged that in or around the 84th minute of the fixture, Nottingham Forest FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty 1 Accepted.
8 December 2020
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal & Excessive Punishment
Matheus Fellipe Costa Pereira- West Bromwich Albion FC
West Bromwich Albion FC v Crystal Palace FC
06 Dec 2020
Violent Conduct
Result
Both Claims Dismissed
3 match suspension remains in place.
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal
Darragh Patrick Lenihan- Blackburn Rovers
Brentford FC v Blackburn Rovers FC
05 Dec 2020
DOGSO
Result
Claim Dismissed
1 match suspension remains in place.
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)
Jordan Slew, Player, Morecambe FC
Newport County AFC v Morecambe FC
English Football League 2
5 December 2020
Breach of FA Rule E1.1 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour on or around the field of play following the end of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge admitted, automatic penalty contested
7 December 2020
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
David Holdsworth, Director of Football, Carlisle United FC
Carlisle United FC v Doncaster Rovers FC
The FA Cup
29 November 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Reagan Waud, Player, Ossett United FC
Ossett United v Workington AFC
Northern Premier League – North West
24 October 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, the Participant’s language towards a match official was abusive and/or improper.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Wayne Benn, Manager, Ossett United FC
Ramsbotton United v Ossett United FC
Northern Premier League North West
Saturday 10 October
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture that the Participant’s language towards the match officials was offensive and insulting.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Amari Morgan-Smith, Player, Kidderminster Harriers FC
Kidderminster Harriers FC v Chester FC
National League - North
6 October 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that around the 38th minute of the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Chester FC player, contrary to Rule E3.1. 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 sexual orientation.
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Malcolm Jobling, Kit Man, Woking FC
Woking FC v Sutton United FC
National League Premier
1 December 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Official.
Charge admitted, standard penalty accepted.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Hayden Bird, First Team Manager, Kingstonian FC
Cheshunt FC v Kingstonian FC
Isthmian League Premier Division
Saturday 24 October 2020
Post-Match Interview
Breach 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 were personally offensive and/or bring the game into disrepute contrary to Rule E3.1.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Portsmouth FC, English Football League One
Portsmouth FC v Oxford United FC
English Football League One
24 November 2020
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that on the field of play following the end of the fixture, Portsmouth FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 contested.
Result
Standard Penalty 1- £2,500 fine
INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Matthew Templeton, Player, Unregistered
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 57 bets placed on football matches between 03 January 2019 to 07 March 2020.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result
£150 fine
INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Eliot Putman Player, Barwell FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 120 bets placed on football matches between 07 November 2016 to 08 May 2019.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result
£100 fine
3 December 2020
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)
Perry Ng, Player, Crewe Alexandra FC
Cheltenham Town FC v Crewe Alexandra FC
The FA Cup
28 November 2020
Breach of FA Rule E1.1 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour on or around the field of play following the end of the fixture constitutes spitting at an opponent or any other person.
Charge admitted – Automatic Penalty contested.
Result
Standard Penalty - 6 match suspension
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal
Adrian Hird - Barrow AFC
Morecambe FC v Barrow AFC
Football League 2
DOGSO by Handball
Result
Appeal Upheld- 1 match suspension removed
Tim Odusina - Hartlepool United FC
Solihull Moors FC v Hartlepool United FC
National League - Premier
DOGSO
Result
Appeal Dismissed- 1 match suspension remains
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal & Excessive Punishment
Omar Bugiel - Sutton United FC
Woking FC v Sutton United FC
National League - Premier
Violent Conduct
Result
Claim Dismissed- 3 match suspension remains
James Roberts - Oxford City FC
Shrewsbury Town FC v Oxford City FC
FA Cup
Second Round Proper
Violent Conduct
Result
Claim Dismissed- 3 match suspension remains
Prince Expolo - Guiesely FC
AFC Telford United v Guiseley AFC
National League - North
Serious Foul Play
Result
Claim Dismissed- 3 match suspension remains
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Matthew Sparrow, Player, Bedford Town FC
Bedford Town v Thame United
Southern League
Saturday 19 September
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during the above fixture the Participant committed an act of violent conduct in biting a Thame United FC Player.
Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Carl Griffiths, Academy Scout, Chelsea FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 1,709 bets placed on football matches between 11 January 2016 to 21 July 2020.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
SURROUNDING THE MATCH REFEREE (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Chesham United FC, Southern League South
Yate Town v Chesham United
Southern League South
17 October 2020
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 73rd minute of the fixture, Chesham United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Mark Cooper, Player, Corsham Town FC
Sholing FC v Frome Town FC
Southern League - Division One South
22 February 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during the first half of the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official, contrary to Rule E3(1). 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 disability.
Charge denied – Personal Hearing requested.
PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Basildon United FC, Isthmian League – North
Stansted FC v Basildon United FC
FA Cup
12 September 2020
Breach of FA Rule E12 - It is alleged that the Club failed to ensure that a Player associated with the Club complied with an automatic suspension in participating in the above fixture.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Joseph Staunton, Player, Basildon United FC
Stansted FC v Basildon United FC
FA Cup
12 September 2020
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.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Anthony Johnson, Manager, Chester FC
Worksop Town v Chester FC
FA Cup
Saturday 3 October 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 53rd minute of the fixture, during an altercation with a player from Worksop Town, the Participant’s behaviour was improper.
The Participant has until 18 December 2020 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Chester FC, National League North
Worksop Town v Chester FC
FA Cup
Saturday 3 October 2020
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that around the 53rd minute of the fixture, Chester FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
The Club have until 18 December 2020 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Worksop Town FC, Northern Premier League – South East
Worksop Town v Chester FC
FA Cup
Saturday 3 October 2020
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that around the 53rd minute of the fixture, Worksop Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
The Club have until 18 December 2020 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Craig Rouse, Manager, Worksop Town FC
Worksop Town v Chester FC
FA Cup
Saturday 3 October 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 53rd minute of the fixture, when entering the opposition’s technical area, the Participant’s behaviour was improper.
The Participant has until 18 December 2020 to provide a response.
2 December 2020
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.
The Participant has until 17 December 2020 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK)
Steve Smith, Manager, Three Bridges FC
Hastings United v Three Bridges FC
Isthmian League – South East
20 October 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal in or around the 68th minute, the Participant’s actions were improper and/or insulting.
The Participant has until 17 December 2020 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Gary Meakin, Manager, Beaconsfield Town FC
Beaconsfield Town v Harrow Borough FC
Southern League – Premier Division South
26 October 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 77th minute, the Participant’s language towards a match official was foul and/or abusive and/or improper.
The Participant has until 17 December 2020 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Michael Pulford, Manager, Heybridge Swifts FC
Biggleswade Town v Heybridge Swifts FC
FA Challenge Trophy
31 October 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 85th minute, the Participant’s language towards a match official was insulting and/or or abusive and/or improper.
The Participant has until 17 December 2020 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Oxford United FC, English Football League One
Portsmouth FC v Oxford United FC
English Football League One
24 November 2020
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that on the field of play following the end of the fixture, Oxford United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£2,500 fine).
1 December 2020
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Chris Swailes, Manager, Dunston FC
Dunston FC v Colne FC
Northern Premier League – North West
Saturday 26 September
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting and/or improper language towards a match official.
The Participant has until 16 December 2020 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Gary Smith, Manager, Tamworth FC
Bromsgrove Sporting FC v Tamworth FC
Southern League – Premier Division Central
Tuesday 6 October
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture the Participant used offensive and/or insulting towards the Match Official.
The Participant has until 16 December 2020 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Mark Bett, Manager, Farsley Celtic FC
Farsley Celtic FC v Radcliffe FC
FA Cup
Saturday 3 October
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting language towards the Match referee.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (1 match touchline ban and a £200 fine).
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Stephen Butterworth, Manager, Great Wakering Rovers FC
Great Wakering Rovers FC v Basildon United FC
Isthmian League North
Tuesday 6 October
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 26th minute of the fixture, the Participant used foul and abusive language towards the Match Referee.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (1 match touchline ban and a £100 fine).
SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Chertsey Town FC, Isthmian South Central
Chertsey Town FC v Uxbridge FC
Isthmian South Central
Saturday 19 September
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 39th minute of the fixture, Chertsey Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Kevin Maclaren, Manager, Chertsey Town FC
Chertsey Town FC v Uxbridge FC
Isthmian South Central
Saturday 19 September
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture the Participant’s language towards the match officials was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD
Nicholas Jupp, Player, Chertsey Town FC
Chertsey Town FC v Uxbridge FC
Isthmian South Central
Saturday 19 September
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal in or around the 39th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour towards the Match Referee was improper.
Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
David Cocoracchio, Registered Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) - It is alleged that the Participant entered into a Representation Contract with a minor without ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with minors.
The Participant has until 6 August 2020 to respond.
Result
6 Months Suspension from All Intermediary Activity
£100 fine
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal & Excessive Punishment
Aaron Pierre – Shrewsbury Town FC
Shrewsbury Town FC v Oxford City FC
FA Cup
29 November 2020
Violent Conduct.
RESULT
WD: Upheld
3 match suspension removed
