30 April 2021
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Chris Doig, Assistant Manager, Grimsby Town FC
Exeter City FC v Grimsby Town FC
English Football League 2
27 April 2021
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture the Participant’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (1 match touchline suspension and a £500 fine).
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Danny Searle, Manager, Aldershot Town FC
Torquay United FC v Aldershot Town FC
National League Premier
27 April 2021
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Officials.
The Participant has until 6:00pm on 6 May 2021 to provide a response.
29 April 2021
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Birmingham City Women FC, The FA Women’s Super League
Birmingham City WFC v Reading FCW
The FA WSL
25 April 2021
Breach of FA Rule E12 - It is alleged that the Club failed to ensure that a Player registered with the Club complied with an automatic suspension.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result - £400 fine
Ms. Ruesha Littlejohn, Player, Birmingham City Women FC
Birmingham City WFC v Reading FCW
The FA WSL
25 April 2021
Breach of FA Rule E10 - It is alleged that the Player have failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the above fixture whilst subject to an automatic suspension.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result – 1 match suspension effective immediately.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Todd Kane, Player, Queens Park Rangers FC
Queens Park Ranger FC vs Brentford FC
17th February 2021
EFL Championship
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that around the 62nd minute of the above fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting language 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, whether express or implied, nationality and/or ethnicity.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result - 7 match suspension, fined £6,000 and FA face to face education course
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Sunderland AFC, English Football League One
Sunderland AFC v Oxford United FC
English Football League One
2 April 2021
Two breaches of FA Rule E20.1:
1. It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area at half time of the fixture, Sunderland AFC failed to ensure that its players and/or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
2. It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area at full time of the fixture, Sunderland AFC failed to ensure that its players and/or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charges denied – Paper Hearing requested.
Result - £6,250 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Oxford United FC, English Football League One
Sunderland AFC v Oxford United FC
English Football League One
2 April 2021
Two breaches of FA Rule E20.1:
1. It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area at half time of the fixture, Oxford United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
2. It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area at full time of the fixture, Oxford United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charges admitted – Personal Hearing requested.
Result - £7,000 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Karl Robinson, Manager, Oxford United FC
Sunderland AFC v Oxford United FC
English Football League One
2 April 2021
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the tunnel area at full time of the fixture amounted to improper and/or violent conduct.
Charge admitted – Personal Hearing requested.
Result - 4 match touchline suspension and fined £4,500
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Jamie McAllister, Coach, Sunderland AFC
Sunderland AFC v Oxford United FC
English Football League One
2 April 2021
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the tunnel area at half time of the fixture amounted to improper and/or violent conduct.
Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
James Rowe, Manager, Chesterfield FC
Chesterfield FC v Bromley FC
National League – Premier
17 April 2021
Two breaches of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that on or around the field of play and/or the tunnel area, following the end of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or conduct was abusive and/or threatening and/or insulting and/or improper towards a Match Official and/or questioned the integrity of a Match Official.
2. It is alleged that in or around the changing room area, the Participant’s language and/or conduct was abusive and/or threatening and/or insulting and/or improper towards a Match Official and/or questioned the integrity of a Match Official.
Charges denied – Personal Hearing requested.
27 April 2021
WDEX
Fabien Balbuena, West Ham United FC
West Ham v Chelsea
Premier League
24/04/2021
S1 Serious Foul Play
Result= Wrongful Dismissal Claim upheld. 3 match suspension immediately removed.
Kelvin Mellor, Morecambe FC
Morecambe FC v Bolton Wanderers FC
Football League 2
24/04/2021
S2 Violent Conduct
Result= Both Claims Dismissed. 3 match suspension remains in place.
WD
Taylor Hinds, Liverpool FC Women
Sheffield United FC Women v Liverpool Women FC
FA Women’s Championship
25/04/2021
S4 – DOGSO
Result= Claim upheld. 1 match suspension removed.
INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Richard Blythe, Player, Bedworth Town FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 1,207 bets placed on football matches between 06 August 2014 to 14 November 2020.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result
3 month suspension from all football and football related activity
£200
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Benjamin Staab, Registered Intermediary
Breach of FA Intermediary Regulation G2 - It is alleged that the Participant failed to ensure that his employee and/or contractor and/or agent who is not registered as an Intermediary, was prohibited from undertaking Intermediary Activity.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result
3 Month suspension from all intermediary activity
£250 fine
INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Elliot Wynne, Player, Atherton Collieries FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct in respect of 138 bets placed on football matches between 20 November 2015 to 13 December 2020.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result
5 month suspension from all football and football related activity
£100 fine
ALLEGATION OF DISCRIMINATION
Michael McGrath, Player, Kettering Town FC
Kettering Town FC v Guiseley
AFC National League North
Tuesday 24 November 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in the hospitality suite at Kettering Town Football Club following 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.
Charge denied – Paper Hearing to be convened.
Result
Proven
10 Match suspension
£600 fine
FA face to face education course.
INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Michael McGrath, Player, Kettering Town FC
Kettering Town FC v Leamington FC
FA Trophy
19 January 2021
Multiple breaches of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 11th minute of the fixture the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee, contrary to Rule E3.1. Further, or alternatively, 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.
2. It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards the Match Referee was abusive and/or insulting, 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.
3. It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards the Match Referee was threatening.
4. It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal from the field of play, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour in or around the tunnel area amounts to improper conduct, contrary to Rule E3.1.
Charges denied – Paper Hearing to be convened.
Result
Proven
21 Match suspension
£750 fine
FA face to face education course.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Michael McGrath, Player, Kettering Town FC
Hereford FC v Kettering Town FC
National League North
28 November 2020
Multiple breaches of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 70th minute, the Participant’s language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting.
2. It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal, the Participant’s behaviour in/around the dugout amounts to improper conduct.
Charges denied – Paper Hearing to be convened.
Result
Proven
4 Match suspension
£200 fine
23 April 2021
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Charlee Adams, Player, Dagenham & Redbridge FC
Dagenham & Redbridge FC vs Ebbsfleet United FC
Saturday 19th December 2020
FA Trophy
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in the 24th minute of the above fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting language 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 (express or implied) colour and/or race and/or ethnicity.
Abusive and insulting aspect admitted – aggravated aspect denied.
Result
Not Proven
19 April 2021
Wrongful Dismissal and Excessive Punishment Claim
Jack Whatmough- Portsmouth FC
Milton Keynes Dons FC v Portsmouth FC
Football League 1
17 Apr 2021
S1 Serious Foul Play
Result
Claim Dismissed
4 match suspension remains
Tyrone Williams- Solihull Moors
Dagenham & Redbridge v Solihull Moors
National League
17 Apr 2021
S2 Violent Conduct
Result
Appeal Dismissed
4 match suspension remains
Wrongful Dismissal Claim
Edward Upson - Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers v Lincoln City FC
Football League 1
17 Apr 2021
S2 Violent Conduct
Result
Appeal Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
Henri Lansbury- Bristol City
Sheffield Wednesday FC v Bristol City
Championship
17 Apr 2021
S4 DOGSO
Result
Appeal Upheld
1 match suspension removed
Clearly Excessive Claim
Dimitrios Giannoulis- Norwich City
Norwich City FC v AFC Bournemouth
Championship
17 Apr 2021
Result
Appeal Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
16 April 2021
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK)
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.
E3.1 aspect admitted / E3.2 aspect denied – Paper Hearing.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
John Megson, Pre-Academy Manager, Sheffield Wednesday FC
Three breaches of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that on 8 October 2020, the Participant used improper and/or abusive and/or insulting words, 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 (express or implied) to colour, and/or race, and/or ethnic origin.
2. It is alleged that on a day in or around October 2020, the Participant used improper and/or abusive and/or insulting words, 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 (express or implied) to colour, and/or race, and/or ethnic origin.
3. It is alleged that on 31 October 2020, the Participant used improper and/or abusive and/or insulting words, 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 (express or implied) to colour, and/or race, and/or ethnic origin.
Charges denied – Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Alan Connell, U19s Manager, Bournemouth AFC
Oxford United (Under 19s) v AFC Bournemouth (Under 19s)
Youth Alliance South West Conference
Saturday 30 January
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during the first half of the above fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting language towards a Match Official and/or questioned the integrity of a Match Official.
Charge admitted – Personal Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Jerry Gill, Coach, Bath City FC
Bath City FC v Peterborough Sports
FA Trophy
16 January 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, and/or improper.
The Participant has until 4 May 2021 to provide a response.
12 April 2021
SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Tranmere Rovers FC, English Football League Two
Tranmere Rovers v Cambridge United
English Football League Two
5 April 2021
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 56th minute of the fixture, Tranmere Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty contested.
9 April 2021
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Karl Robinson, Manager, Oxford United FC
Sunderland AFC v Oxford United FC
English Football League 1
2 April 2021
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 and/or the Participant’s behaviour amounts to improper conduct.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (1 match touchline suspension and a £1,000 fine).
8 April 2021
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Wayne Bradley, Chairman, Alfreton Town FC
Alfreton Town FC v Spennymoor Town FC
National League – North
2 November 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during the first half of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards a supporter was improper and/or threatening and/or violent.
The Participant has until 20th April 2020 to respond.
Result
Warning
£300 Fine
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.
Result
Warning
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Adam Gusterson, Manager, Dereham Town FC
Bury Town v Dereham Town
Isthmian League North
Saturday 10 October
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that around the 94th minute the Participant used offensive and insulting language and gestures towards the Assistant Referee.
Charge denied - Paper Hearing requested
Result
Not proven
Mistaken Identity
Dominic Ball- QPR
QPR v Coventry City
The Championship
2 April 2021
Result
Appeal Successful
Yellow card removed and allocated to Geoff Cameron
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)
Charlie Austin, Player, Queens Park Rangers FC
Nottingham Forest FC v Queens Park Rangers FC
English Football League Championship
5 April 2021
Breach of FA Rule E1.1 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 43rd minute during the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge denied – Paper Hearing.
7 April 2021
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Jack Lester, Head of Academy, Sheffield United FC
Wigan Athletic FC (Under 19s) v Sheffield United FC (Under 19s)
U18 Professional Development League – North
Tuesday 23 March 2021
Multiple breaches of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 17th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language towards the Match Referee was abusive and/or insulting.
2. It is alleged that in or around the 17th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour amounts to improper conduct in that the Participant provided a false name to the Match Referee at the time of his dismissal.
3. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour amounts to improper conduct in asking the Match Referee to alter the discipline submission.
The Participant has until 22 April 2021 to provide a response.
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Swindon Town FC, Lee Power, First Touch Pro Management & Michael Standing
Multiple breaches of The FA’s Regulations on Working with Intermediaries - It is alleged that Swindon Town FC, Lee Power, First Touch Pro Management and Michael Standing breached Intermediary Regulations in relation to the ownership and/or funding of Swindon Town FC.
Swindon Town FC, Lee Power, First Touch Pro Management and Michael Standing have until 22 April 2021 to provide responses to their respective charges.
