Disciplinary charges, responses and suspensions for August 2022

Thursday 01 Sep 2022
FA charges - August 2022

31 August 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
York City FC, National League Premier

Maidenhead United FC v York City FC
National League Premier
27 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - is alleged that in or around the 45th minute of the fixture, York City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

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

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2)
Thomas Tuchel, Manager, Chelsea FC

Chelsea FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC
Premier League
14 August 2022
Post-Match Media Comments

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s comments in the post-match press conference constitute improper conduct in that they imply bias and/or question the integrity of the Match Referee, and/or bring the game into disrepute, contrary to FA Rule E3.1.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

RESULT
Warning as to future conduct 
£20,000 fine 

30 August 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Gary Powell, Coach, Bristol City FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 62 bets placed on football matches between 04 February 2018 and 11 July 2021.

The Participant has until 7 September 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS (Fast Track 1)
Jordan Rossiter, Player, Bristol Rovers FC

Bristol Rovers FC v Shrewsbury Town FC 
English Football League One 
27 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E1.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 32nd minute of the fixture, Mr Rossiter’s behaviour amounted to violent conduct.

Charge admitted – Automatic Penalty accepted (3-match suspension). 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Paul Phillips, Manager, Matlock Town FC

Hyde United FC v Matlock Town FC
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
11 January 2022

Two breaches of FA Rule E3.1:

1. It is alleged that during half time of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was abusive, and/or insulting, and/or improper.
2. It is alleged that during half time of the fixture, the Participant’s conduct was violent and/or improper.
The Participant has until 19 April 2022 to provide a response. 

Result 
6 Match Ground Ban 
£400 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Maidenhead United FC, National League Premier

Maidenhead United FC v York City FC
National League Premier
27 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - is alleged that in or around the 45th minute of the fixture, Maidenhead United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Friday 2 September 2022 to provide a response.

26 August 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Bristol City FC, English Football League Championship 
Bristol City FC v Luton Town FC
English Football League Championship
16 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 65th minute of the fixture, Bristol City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion. 
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 
Result - £8,500 fine

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Luton Town FC, English Football League Championship 
Bristol City FC v Luton Town FC
English Football League Championship
16 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 65th minute of the fixture, Luton Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion. 
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result- £8,500 fine

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Barnsley FC, EFL League One 

Leeds United AFC v Barnsley FC
English Football League Cup
24 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 67th minute of the fixture, Barnsley FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion. 

The Club have until 6:00pm on 1 September 2022 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Leeds United AFC, Premier League 

Leeds United AFC v Barnsley FC
English Football League Cup
24 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 67th minute of the fixture, Leeds United AFC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion. 

The Club have until 6:00pm on 1 September 2022 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Portsmouth FC, EFL League One  

Newport County AFC v Portsmouth FC
English Football League Cup
23 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Portsmouth FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion. 

The Club have until 6:00pm on 1 September 2022 to provide a response. 

25 August 2022

SUCCESSFUL DECEPTION OF A MATCH OFFICIAL - INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 1) 
Lukas Jutkiewicz, Player, Birmingham City FC
Birmingham City FC v Wigan Athletic FC
English Football League Championship
20 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 10th minute of the fixture, in committing a clear act of simulation which led to the dismissal of an opponent, amounts to improper conduct.

Charge denied – Paper Hearing. 
Result – Charge proven. 2 match suspension applies.

23 August 2022

Joseph Bennett, Wigan Athletic
Birmingham City FC v Wigan Athletic FC
Championship
20/08/2022
S5 Dogso
Claim upheld – 1 match suspension removed

Sonny Carey, Blackpool FC
Burnley FC v Blackpool FC
Championship
20/08/2022
S1 Serious Foul Play
Claim dismissed – 3 match suspension remains

22 August 2022

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Harry McKirdy, Player, Swindon Town FC

Swindon Town FC v Salford City FC
League 2
6 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged following in or around the 43rd minute of the fixture, following the Participant’s dismissal, the Participant’s behaviour was aggressive and/or improper.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

Result
3 match suspension 
£1,500 fine 

19 August 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Chris Maguire, Player, Lincoln City FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 52 bets placed on football matches between 17 March 2017 to 12 February 2022. 

The Participant has until 30 August 2022 to provide a response. 

18 August 2022

MacAuley Anthony Southam-Hales, Stockport County
Doncaster v Stockport
EFL 2
16/08/2022
S2 Violent Conduct
Claim dismissed. 3 match suspension remains.

Chris Gunter, AFC Wimbledon
Mansfield v AFC Wimbledon
EFL 2
16/08/2022
S2 Violent Conduct
Claim upheld. 3 match suspension removed.

17 August 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK)
Manchester City FC, Premier League

Manchester City FC v Aston Villa FC
Premier League
22 May 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture Manchester City Football Club failed to ensure that its spectators, and all persons purporting to be its supporters or followers, conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and refrained from using threatening and/or violent behaviour whilst encroaching onto the pitch area.

The Club have until 25 August 2022 to provide a response. 

16 August 2022

SURROUNDING THE MATCH REFEREE (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Hungerford Town FC, National League South

Maidstone United FC v Hungerford Town FC
National League South
5 March 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Hungerford Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 25 April 2022 to provide a response.

Result 
£500 fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Hemel Hempstead Town-National League South

Hemel Hempstead Town v Tonbridge Angels FC
National League South
26 March 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Hemel Hempstead Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or
officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted- Standard Penalty Contested

Result 
Standard Penalty applied - £400 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Ian Evatt, Manager, Bolton Wanderers FC

Port Vale FC v Bolton Wanderers FC
English Football League One
13 August 2022

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

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£1,000 fine and a one-match touchline ban).  

15 August 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Antonio Conte, Manager, Tottenham Hotspur FC

Chelsea FC v Tottenham Hotspur FC
Premier League
14 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour was improper.

Charge admitted – Personal Hearing requested

Result
£15,000 fine  

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Thomas Tuchel, Manager, Chelsea FC 

Chelsea FC v Tottenham Hotspur FC
Premier League
14 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour was improper.

Charge admitted – Personal Hearing requested

Result
£35,000 fine and one match touchline ban

Appeal Result 
Appeal dismissed 
£35,000 fine and one match touchline ban remains 

11 August 2022

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & EXCESSIVE PUNISHMENT
George Andrew Thomason, Bolton Wanderers FC
Bolton Wanderers FC v Salford City FC
EFL Cup
09/08/2022
S1 Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Claim dismissed. Suspension remains. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Kynan Isaac, Player, Formerly of Stratford Town FC

Charge 1:

Stratford Town FC v Shrewsbury Town FC 
FA Cup 
7 November 2021

Breach of FA Rule E5.1 - It is alleged that the Participant directly sought to influence for an improper purpose the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of, or occurrence in, a football match or competition. It is alleged that the Participant influenced a football betting market during the above fixture by intentionally seeking to be cautioned by the match referee.

Charge 2: 

Breach of FA Rule F3 - Misconduct for a breach of FA Rule F3 by failing to comply with a requirement under FA Rule F2. It is alleged that the Participant failed to provide information in response to The FA during an FA interview and/or itemised telephone billing and/or details of his internet service provider. 

Charge 3:

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 347 bets placed on football matches between 14 August 2016 to 06 November 2021.

The Participant has until 19 August 2022 to provide a response. 

10 August 2022

INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12 WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY THE MATCH OFFICIALS (FAST TRACK 1)
Danny Whitehall, Player, Eastleigh FC

Wrexham FC v Eastleigh FC
National League Premier
6 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E1.1- It is alleged that in or around the 15th minute of the fixture, Mr Whitehall’s behaviour amounted to violent conduct. 

Charge admitted – Automatic Penalty accepted (3-match suspension). 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Martin Brennan, Coach, Boreham Wood FC

Southend United FC v Boreham Wood FC
National League Premier
6 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was abusive, and/or aggressive and/or insulting, and/or improper.

The Participant has until 6:00pm on Monday 15 August 2022 to provide a response. 

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

Cardiff City FC v Norwich City FC
Championship
30 July 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 66th minute of the fixture, Cardiff City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

Result 
£17,500 Fine 

9 August 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY 
Nathan Woodworth, Registered Intermediary

Two breaches of FA Rule E1.2 - It is alleged that the Participant entered into Representation Contracts without the requisite authorisation contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries.

The Participant has until 23 June 2022 to provide a response. 

Result 
3 Month Suspension from Intermediary activity 
£200 Fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY 
Charles Meller, Registered Intermediary 

Breach of FA Rule E1.2 - It is alleged that, on or around 1st July 2021, the Participant conducted Intermediary Activity on behalf of another individual without having entered into a valid Representation Contract, contrary to Regulation B.1 of The FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries.

The Participant has until 25 April 2022 to provide a response.

Result 
Suspension from Intermediary activity up to and including 31 January 2023
£1000 Fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY 
Robert Wadsworth, Registered Intermediary 

Breach of FA Rule E1(b) - It is alleged that the Participant entered into a Representation Contract without the requisite authorisation contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries (p.302 FA Handbook).

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
3 Month Suspension from Intermediary activity 
£350 Fine 

8 August 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Norwich City FC, English Football League Championship 

Cardiff City FC v Norwich City FC
Championship
30 July 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 66th minute of the fixture, Norwich City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Result 
Standard Penalty Accepted 
£5000 fine 

Incident of Mistaken Identity 
Thomas Flanagan- Shrewsbury Town

Shrewsbury Town FC v Accrington Stanley 
Football League 1 
6 August 2022

Result 
Claim successful 
Yellow card removed and allocated to Marko Marosi 
Thomas Flanagan Red Card suspension lifted

4 August 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT 
Nottingham Forest FC, Premier League 

Nottingham Forest FC v Sheffield United FC 
English Football League Championship 
17 May 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture Nottingham Forest Football Club failed to ensure that its spectators, and all persons purporting to be its supporters or followers, conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and refrained from using threatening and/or violent behaviour whilst encroaching onto the pitch area.

The Club has until 12 August 2022 to provide a response. 

By FA Staff