Morecambe FC’s Yann Songo’o has been suspended for six matches and must complete face-to-face education after admitting a charge for a breach of FA Rule E3 that occurred during a match against Tranmere Rovers FC in the EFL League Two on Saturday 30 January 2021.
The midfielder used abusive and/or insulting language towards an opponent during the 45th minute of the match, which is contrary to FA Rule E3.1, and this also constituted an “aggravated breach”, as defined in FA Rule E3.2, because the language included a reference to sexual orientation.
The suspension, which was imposed by an independent Regulatory Commission during a subsequent hearing, includes two matches that have already been served. As a result, Yann Songo’o will be unavailable for Morecambe FC’s next four matches.
The independent Regulatory Commission’s written reasons for the sanction will be published in due course.
