FA charges, responses and suspensions for January 2022

Tuesday 01 Feb 2022
FA charges - January 2022

28 January 2022

SURROUNDING OF A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
King’s Lynn Town FC, National League Premier 

Southend United FC v King’s Lynn Town FC
National League Premier
21 January 2022

Breach of FA Rule E.20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 91st minute of the fixture, King’s Lynn Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge denied – Personal Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Thomas Widdrington, Manager, King’s Lynn Town FC

Southend United FC v King’s Lynn Town FC
National League Premier
21 January 2022

Two breaches of FA Rule E3.1:

1. It is alleged that, in or around the 91st minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language towards a Match Official was abusive, and/or insulting, and/or improper.
2. It is alleged that, in or around the 91st minute of the fixture, the Participant’s towards a Match Official was improper and/or violent.

Charges denied – Personal Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Thomas Frank, Manager, Brentford FC

Brentford FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
Premier League
22 January 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards the Match Referee was improper.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£8,000 fine). 

26 January 2022

SURROUNDING OF A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Burton Albion, English Football League One

Burton Albion FC v AFC Wimbledon
English Football League One
22 January 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 3rd minute of the fixture, Burton Albion FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Monday 31 January 2022 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Derby County FC, English Football League Championship 

Nottingham Forest FC v Derby County FC
English Football League Championship
22 January 2022

Two breaches of FA Rule E20.1:

1. It is alleged that in or around the 96th minute of the fixture, Derby County FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
2. It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, Derby County FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Monday 31 January 2022 to provide a response. 

25 January 2022

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)

Sam Morsy, Player, Ipswich Town FC
Ipswich Town FC v Accrington Stanley FC
English Football League One
22 January 2022

Breach of FA Rule E1.1 – It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 27th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.

Charge denied – Paper Hearing. 
Result – Proven. 4 match suspension.

Wrongful Dismissal and Excessive Punishment

Grace McCatty, Sunderland AFC Ladies
Lewes FC Women v Sunderland AFC Ladies
FA Women’s Championship
23/01/2022
S1 Serious Foul Play

Claims Dismissed – 3 match suspension remains.

Wrongful Dismissal and Excessive Punishment

Craig Eastmond, Sutton United FC
Sutton United FC v Northampton Town FC
Football League 2
22/01/2022
S1 Serious Foul Play

Claim upheld – 3 match suspension removed.

21 January 2022

SURROUNDING OF A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Charlton Athletic FC, English Football League One

Crewe Alexandra FC v Charlton Athletic FC
English Football League One
12 January 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, Charlton Athletic FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
£3000 fine 

20 January 2022

Wrongful Dismissal
Andrew Hughes, Preston North End
Preston North End FC v Sheffield United FC
Championship
18/01/2022
S5 – DOGSO

Result – Claim Dismissed. 1 match suspension remains.

MASS CONFRONTATION / SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Stockport County FC, National League Premier 

Stockport County FC v Larkhall Athletic FC
FA Trophy
15 January 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - Stockport County FC is hereby charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E20.1 in respect of the above fixture.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£500).

19 January 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Lee Lashenko, Manager, Bristol Manor Farm FC

Bristol Manor Farm FC v Paulton Rovers FC
FA Trophy
9 October 2021

Two breaches of FA Rule E3:

1. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in and/or around the field of play, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards the Match Referee was abusive and/or threatening and/or improper.
2. It is further alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in and/or around the changing room, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour to was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

Charges denied – Personal Hearing requested. 

Result 
8 Match Ground Ban followed by 4 Match Touchline Ban 
£250 Fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Vaughan Rickard, Club Official, Bristol Manor Farm FC

Bristol Manor Farm FC v Paulton Rovers FC
FA Trophy
9 October 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards the Match Referee was improper.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
Reprimand
£25 fine 

18 January 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Stephen Aziz, Kit Manager, Sunderland AFC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 654 bets placed on football matches between 03 August 2017 to 19 September 2021.

The Participant has until 2 February 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
John Ramshaw, Manager, Kettering Town FC

Buxton FC v Kettering Town FC
National League North
30 October 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that during an unscheduled stoppage in the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting and/or improper language towards the Match Referee.

The Participant has until 2 February 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) - STANDARD CASE
Lee Barnett, Assistant Manager, Ramsgate FC

Ramsgate FC v Burgess Hill Town FC 
Isthmian League - South East 
16 October 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 77'"minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language was abusive and/or improper.

The Participant has until 2 February 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) - STANDARD CASE
Ryan Thompson, Manager, Colney Heath FC 

Colney Heath FC v FC Romania
Southern League Division 1 Central
16 October 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 34th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language was abusive and/or improper.

The Participant has until 2 February 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Alex Laing, Player, South Park FC

Hanwell Town FC v South Park FC
Isthmian League South Central
23 October 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal from the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or improper.

The Participant has until 2 February 2022 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Pablo Mills, Player, Mickleover Sports FC

Mickleover v Grantham Town FC
FA Trophy
30 October 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal from the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was threatening and/or abusive.

The Participant has until 28 January 2022 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Ben Smith, Manager, Herne Bay FC

Herne Bay FC v Binfield
FA Trophy
30 October 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute in the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or improper language towards the Match Referee.

The Participant has until 26 January 2022 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Steve Heath, Manager, AFC Dunstable 

AFC Dunstable v Hertford Town FC
Southern League Division 1 Central
13 November 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, the Participant’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

The Participant has until 2 February 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Lewis Webb, Manager, Peterborough Sports FC

Felixstowe & Walton FC v Peterborough Sports FC
FA Trophy
13 November 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language was abusive and/or improper.

The Participant has until 1 February 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Adam Gusterson, Manager, Dereham Town FC

Dereham Town FC v Maldon & Tiptree FC
Isthmian League North
13 November 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 5th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or improper.

The Participant has until 1 February 2022 to provide a response. 

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)
Hayden Hackney, Player, Scunthorpe United FC 

Exeter City FC v Scunthorpe United FC
English Football League Two
15 January 2022

Breach of FA Rule E1.1 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 15th minute during the fixture constitutes spitting at an opponent or any other person.

The Participant has until 6:00pm tomorrow 19 January 2022 to provide a response. 

13 January 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE 
Sutton United FC, English Football League Two  

Sutton United FC v Colchester United FC  
EFL Trophy 
4 January 2022 

Breach of FA Rule E.20 - It is alleged that in or around the 56th minute of the fixture, Sutton United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted
themselves in an orderly fashion. 

Charge admitted - Paper Hearing requested. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE 
Colchester United FC, English Football League Two  

Sutton United FC v Colchester United FC  
EFL Trophy 
4 January 2022 

Breach of FA Rule E.20 - It is alleged that in or around the 56th minute of the fixture, Colchester United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted
themselves in an orderly fashion. 

Charge admitted - Paper Hearing requested. 

10 January 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Shrewsbury Town FC, English Football League One

Shrewsbury Town FC v Accrington Stanley FC
English Football League One
29 December 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 84th minute of the fixture, Shrewsbury Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Wednesday 5 January 2022 to provide a response. 

Result
£3750 fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Accrington Stanley FC, English Football League One

Shrewsbury Town FC v Accrington Stanley FC
English Football League One
29 December 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 84th minute of the fixture, Accrington Stanley FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Wednesday 5 January 2022 to provide a response. 

Result 
£3375 fine 

6 January 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
AFC Bournemouth, EFL Championship 

Queens Park Rangers FC v AFC Bournemouth 
English Football League Championship
27 December 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, AFC Bournemouth failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
£25,000 fine 

5 January 2022

Aden Flint, Cardiff City FC
West Bromwich Albion FC v Cardiff City FC
Football League Championship
2 January 2022
S2- Violent Conduct
Claim Upheld – 3 match suspension removed.

Jake Hesketh, Eastleigh FC
Eastleigh FC v Weymouth FC
National League – Premier
2 January 2022
S2 Violent Conduct
Claim Dismissed – 3 Match suspension remains

SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Arsenal FC, Premier League

Arsenal FC v Manchester City FC
Premier League
1 January 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 59th minute of the fixture, Arsenal FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£20,000 fine). 

4 January 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Queens Park Rangers, EFL Championship 

Queens Park Rangers FC v AFC Bournemouth 
English Football League Championship
27 December 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, Queens Park Rangers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£5,000 fine). 

By FA Staff