28 November 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Aldershot Town FC
Aldershot Town FC V Woking FC
FA Trophy
5 April 2025
Breach of FA Rule E21 –
Charge 1
It is alleged that on or around the 54th minute, Aldershot Town FC failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) attending the Match do not behave in a way which is improper and/or throw missiles or other potentially harmful or dangerous objects at or on to the pitch, contrary to FA Rules E21.1 and E21.2.
Charge 2
It is alleged that on or around the 90+11th minute, Aldershot Town FC failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) attending the Match do not behave in a way which is improper and/or encroach on to the pitch or commit any form of pitch incursion, contrary to FA Rules E21.1 and E21.3.
Charge 3
It is alleged that following the full time whistle, Aldershot Town FC failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) attending the Match do not behave in a way which is improper; and/or encroach on to the pitch or commit any form of pitch incursion, contrary to FA Rules E21.1 and E21.3.
Aldershot Town FC deny the charge and elect a personal hearing.
RESULT
Charge 1 – Not Proven
Charge 2 – Proven
Charge 3 – Proven
£3,500 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Paul Heckingbottom, Manager, Preston North End FC
Watford FC v Preston North End FC
EFL Championship
25 November 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during the pre-match briefing, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.
Paul Heckingbottom has until 6pm on 3 December 2025 to provide a response.
26 November 2025
CLAIM OF WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Idrissa Gana Gueye, Everton FC
Manchester United FC v Everton FC
Premier League
24 November 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct (striking)
Decision
• Claim of Wrongful Dismissal – dismissed
• Claim of Clearly Excessive – dismissed
• 3 match suspension remains
CLAIM OF WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Joseph Nolan, Chorley FC
Chorley FC v Bedford Town
National League - North
22 November 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
Decision
• Claim of Wrongful Dismissal – dismissed
• 3 match suspension remains
CLAIM OF WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Samuel Bull, Three Bridges FC
Three Bridges FC v Faversham FC
Isthmian League Division One South East
22 November 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
Decision
• Claim of Wrongful Dismissal – upheld
• 3 match suspension removed
CLAIM OF WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Brandon Mundy, Shaftesbury FC
Shaftesbury FC v Mousehole FC
Southern League Division One South
22 November 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct (striking)
Decision
• Claim of Wrongful Dismissal – dismissed
• Claim of Clearly Excessive – dismissed
• 3 match suspension remains
24 November 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Participating in a fixture whilst under a suspension
Adam Reeves, Player, Sutton United FC
Exeter City FC vs Sutton United FC
EFL Youth Alliance – South
1 November 2025
Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that you have failed to comply with a suspension imposed pursuant to the Rules and regulations of The Association.
Adam Reeves has until 6pm on 2 December 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Participating in a fixture whilst under a suspension
Sutton United FC
Exeter City FC vs Sutton United FC
EFL Youth Alliance – South
1 November 2025
Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that Sutton United FC failed to do all things necessary to ensure its Player, Adam Reeves, complied with a suspension imposed pursuant to the Rules and regulations of The Association.
Sutton United FC has until 6pm on 2 December 2025 to provide a response.
20 November 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Mr. Jonathan Toy, Coach, Bristol Manor Farm FC
Bristol Manor Farm FC v Shaftesbury FC
FA Trophy
6 September 2025
It is alleged during the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner, in that you behaved aggressively towards members of the opposing technical area, leading to your dismissal.
Mr Toy admitted the Charge and elected a Paper Hearing.
Decision
1 match touchline suspension
£100 fine
INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO
Armani Little, Player, Gillingham FC
Newport County AFC v Gillingham FC
FA Cup
1 November 2025
Breach of FA Rule E1.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 46th minute of the fixture, you committed the sending off offence of using offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or actions.
Armani Little admitted the charge but submitted the automatic penalty was clearly excessive.
RESULT
• Not clearly excessive
• 2 match automatic penalty applied
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Andy Crosby, Manager, Tranmere Rovers FC
Swindon Town FC v Tranmere Rovers FC
League Two
8 November 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner, leading to your dismissal.
Andy Crosby admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
• Fined £1,000
PLEA OF MITIGATION – MULTI-PARTICIPANT MISCONDUCT
Sutton United FC
Altrincham FC v Sutton United FC
National League - Premier
6 September 2025
RESULT
Plea of Mitigation Accepted
Standard Punishment Withdrawn
PLEA OF MITIGATION – MULTI-PARTICIPANT MISCONDUCT
Chippenham Town FC
Chippenham Town FC v Hemel Hempstead Town
National League - South
4 October 2025
RESULT
Plea of Mitigation Rejected
Standard Punishment Remains
PLEA OF MITIGATION – MULTI-PARTICIPANT MISCONDUCT
Brightlingsea Regent FC
Gorleston FC v Brightlingsea Regent FC
Isthmian League Division One North
24 September 2025
RESULT
Plea of Mitigation Rejected
Standard Punishment Remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Robbie Spence, Bishop Auckland
Bishop Aukland v Matlock Town FC
Northern Premier League Division One East
15 November 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Liam Moore, Spalding United FC
Halesowen Town FC v Spalding United FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
15 November 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Thomas Cadman, Littlehampton Town
Hayes & Yeading United FC v Littlehampton
Isthmian League Division One South Central
15 November 2025
S5 – Denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player’s goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick
RESULT
Dismissed
2 match suspension remains
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NONSTANDARD CASE
Ben Hockenhull, Player, Nantwich Town FC
Ossett United FC v Nantwich Town FC
FA Trophy
6 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal during the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.
Ben Hockenhull admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
£150 fine
3 match suspension
19 November 2025
SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Braintree Town FC
Braintree Town FC vs Brackley Town FC
National League – Premier
05 November 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, in or around the tunnel area, Braintree Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or offensive and/or abusive and/or insulting.
Result
£2500 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Michael Pulford, Head of Analysis, Braintree Town FC
Braintree Town FC vs Brackley Town FC
National League – Premier
05 November 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the conclusion of the above fixture, in or around the tunnel area, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the Match Officials.
Result
1 Match Touchline Ban
£200 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Newcastle United Women’s FC (Youth)
Breach of FA Rule C88-C96 –
6 (six) illegal approaches made for Sunderland AFC (Youth) players, contrary to FA Rules C88-C96.
Admit/Paper
Result:
A £7,500 fine, a warning as to future conduct
Misconduct related to The Football Association investigation into supporter behaviour
Southend United FC
Southend United FC is hereby charged with Misconduct under FA Rule F3 in respect of failing to comply with any requirement under FA Rule F2.
It is alleged that Southend United FC failed to comply with a requirement pursuant to FA Rule F2, in that it failed to provide written observations following a request by The Football Association (‘The FA’) dated 30 May 2025.
Admit/Paper
Result:
A £750 fine, a warning as to future conduct
17 November 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Long Eaton United FC
St Neots Town FC vs Long Eaton United
Northern Premier League – Midlands Division
13 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that during the half time interval of the fixture, Long Eaton United FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative and/or violent.
Result
£250 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
St Neots Town Football Club
St Neots Town FC vs Long Eaton United
Northern Premier League – Midlands Division
13 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that during half time of the above fixture, St Neots Town FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Result
£250 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Egham Town FC
Metropolitan Police FC vs Egham Town FC
Isthmian League – South Central
27 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, Egham Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Result
£275 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Metropolitan Police FC
Metropolitan Police FC vs Egham Town FC
Isthmian League – South Central
27 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, Metropolitan Police FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Result
£350 fine
14 November 2025
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Oliver Evans, Chatham Town FC
Ramsgate FC v Chatham Town FC
Isthmian League Premier Division
11 November 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Carlos Garcia-Velasco, Welwyn Garden City FC
Welwyn Garden City FC v Northwood FC
Southern League Division One Central
08 November 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Yusuf Mersin, Hyde United FC
Workington AFC v Hyde United FC
Northern Premier League Premier Division
08 November 2025
S5 – Denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player’s goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick
RESULT
Dismissed
1 match suspension remains
12 November 2025
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Braintree Town FC
Wealdstone FC vs Braintree Town FC
National League – Premier
08 November 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that at the conclusion of the fixture, Braintree Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Braintree Town FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.
RESULT
£4,500 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Wealdstone FC
Wealdstone FC vs Braintree Town FC
National League – Premier
08 November 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that at the conclusion of the fixture, Wealdstone FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Wealdstone FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.
RESULT
£4,000 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Justin Tellus, Coach, Chesterfield FC
Chesterfield FC v Sherwood Colliery FC
North Midlands Development Football League
18 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 92nd minute of the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner, leading to your dismissal.
Justin Tellus denies the charge and elects a paper hearing.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Breach of FA Rules Betting E8
Andrew Cartwright, Player, Rushall Olympic FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1.2 in respect of 2,193 bets placed on football matches between 21 December 2017 to 31 August 2025.
Andrew Cartwright has until 6pm on 20 November 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Breach of the Football Agent Regulations
Sean Glendinning, Agent
Breach of FA Rule E1.2 – It is alleged that contrary to Regulation 5.3 c) of the Agent Regulations, you entered into an agreement with a Minor (whether a Representation Agreement or an agreement other than Representation Agreement) without obtaining from the Association additional authorisation to deal with Minors in accordance with this Regulation 5.
Sean Glendinning has until 6pm on 20 November 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Matthew Kerbey, Player, Carshalton Athletic FC
Carshalton Athletic FC vs Cheshunt FC
FA Challenge Trophy
04 October 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged in/around the 75th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner.
Matthew Kerbey admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
£200 fine
2 match suspension
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Steve McKimm, Manager, Cray Valley (PM) FC
Tonbridge Angels FC vs Cray Valley (PM) FC
FA Cup
01 October 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged following the conclusion of the fixture, in or around the Clubhouse/Bar area, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Tonbridge Angels FC official.
Steve McKimm admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
£500 fine
Warning as to future conduct
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Daniel Brownlie, Manager, Basingstoke Town FC
Gloucester City FC v Basingstoke Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
16 October 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, your behaviour was improper, leading to your dismissal.
2. It is alleged that following your dismissal, your behaviour was improper.
Daniel Brownlie has until 6pm on 14 November 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Umit Eminoglu, Manager, Sporting Club Inkberrow FC
Portishead Town FC v Sporting Club Inkberrow FC
Southern League Division One South
30 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that in or around the 56th minute of the fixture, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official, leading to your dismissal.
2. It is alleged following your dismissal, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.
Umit Eminoglu has until 6pm on 14 November 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NONSTANDARD CASE
Denver Clement, Player, Bolton Wanderers FC
Blackpool FC v Bolton Wanderers FC
Youth Alliance North West Conference
27 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal in or around the 85th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner.
Denver Clement has until 6pm on 14 November 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Neil Guy, Coach, Sporting Club Inkberrow FC
Portishead Town FC v Sporting Club Inkberrow FC
Southern League Division One South
30 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that during the half-time interval of the fixture, around the changing room area, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.
2. It is alleged that following your dismissal, after being shown a red card, you acted in an improper and/or used threatening behaviour towards a Match Official.
Neil Guy has until 6pm on 14 November 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Danny South, Player, Hallam FC
Ashington AFC v Hallam FC
Northern Premier League – East Division
23 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in the 88th minute of the fixture, following your sending off, you acted in an improper manner.
Danny South admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
£100 fine
1 match suspension
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD
Blackpool FC (non-first team)
Blackpool FC v Bolton Wanderers FC
Youth Alliance North West Conference
27 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – 1. It is alleged that in/or around the 85th minute of the above fixture. Blackpool FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Blackpool FC has until 6pm on 14 November 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD
Bolton Wanderers FC (non-first team)
Blackpool FC v Bolton Wanderers FC
Youth Alliance North West Conference
27 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – 1. It is alleged that in or around the 85th minute of the above fixture. Bolton Wanderers FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Bolton Wanderers FC has until 6pm on 14 November 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Neill Rayson-Randle, Chairman, Bedworth United FC
Bedworth United FC v Anstey Nomads FC
FA Challenge Trophy
20 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the fixture, in the boardroom, you acted in an improper manner by questioning the integrity of a Match Official(s).
Neill Rayson-Randle has until 6pm on 14 November 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Lee Vaughan, Coach, Hednesford Town FC
Morpeth Town v Hednesford Town
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
23 August 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during the warm-up you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct towards another participant.
Lee Vaughan has until 6pm on 14 November 2025 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Metropolitan Police FC
Metropolitan Police FC vs Binfield FC
Isthmian League – South Central (Step 4)
16 September 2025
Charge
Metropolitan Police FC is hereby charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E20.1 in respect of the above fixture.
It is alleged that in/or around the 94th minute of the above fixture. Metropolitan Police FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Reply: Metropolitan Police FC Admit the Charge but do not accept the Standard Penalty 1 of £200.
DECISION:
£200 fine
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON STANDARD CASE
David Amate
Metropolitan Police FC vs Binfield FC
Isthmian League – South Central (Step 4)
16 September 2025
Charge
You are hereby charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3.1 in respect of the above fixture:
It is alleged that following your dismissal in/or around the 94th minute, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct towards an opposition player.
Please note that The Football Association has designated this as a Non-Standard Case due to due to the serious and/or unusual nature of the reported Misconduct.
Reply: David Amate admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
DECISION:
3 match suspension (playing)
£60 fine
SURROUNDING – NON-STANDARD CASE
Worthing FC
Maidenhead United FC vs Worthing FC
National League South (Step 2)
4 October 2025
Charge
Worthing FC is hereby charged with Misconduct in respect of a breach of FA Rule E20.1 during the above fixture. It is alleged that in or around the field of play, upon completion of the fixture, Worthing FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or threatening and/or insulting.
Reply: Worthing FC admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing.
DECISION:
£1,200 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Connell Rawlinson, Chester FC
Chester FC vs Curzon Ashton FC
National League – North (Step 2)
19 August 2025
Charge
You are hereby charged with Misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3.1 in respect of the above fixture.
It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct, contrary to FA Rule E3.1.
Reply: Connell Rawlinson denies the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.
DECISION:
Charge Proven
3 match suspension (playing)
£340 fine
11 November 2025
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Oluwafemi Fapetu, Manchester City FC
Brighton & Hove Albion FC v Manchester City FC
Premier League 2 – Division 1
09 November 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Chay Cooper, Braintree Town FC
Wealdstone FC v Braintree Town FC
National League - Premier
08 November 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
10 November 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Hannibal Mejbri, Player, Burnley FC
Burnley FC vs Leeds United FC
Premier League
18 October 2025
Breach of FA Rule E1.1 and 3.1 – It is alleged that, in or around the 67th minute of the fixture, you acted in breach of the Laws of the Game and/or in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or indecent behaviour by spitting at or in the direction of Leeds United FC supporters contrary to FA Rule E1.1 and/or FA Rule E3.1.
Hannibal Mejbri has until 6pm on 13 November 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
David Blackmore, Goalkeeper Coach, Braintree Town FC
Braintree Town FC vs Brackley Town FC
National League – Premier
05 November 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the conclusion of the above fixture, in or around the changing room area, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the Match Officials.
David Blackmore has until 6pm on 13 November 2025 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ian Long, Manager, Rushall Olympic FC
Gainsborough Trinity FC vs Rushall Olympic FC
FA Cup
13 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that in/around 95th minute of the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or indecent and/or insulting words and/or behaviour which questioned integrity towards the Match Official.
2. It is further alleged that following your dismissal, It is alleged that in/around 95th minute of the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or indecent and/or insulting words and/or behaviour which questioned integrity towards the Match Official.
Ian Long admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
£150 fine
1 match touchline suspension
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Mitch Austin, Manager, Harborough Town FC
Harborough Town FC v Worksop Town FC
FA Cup
13 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that in or around the 56th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the Match Official(s), leading to your dismissal.
2. It is alleged that following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the Match Official(s).
3. It is alleged that following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner by continuing to have a view of the field of play.
4. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner, in that you returned to the field of play after being dismissed by the Match Official(s).
Mitch Austin admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
£300 fine
3 match touchline suspension
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Peter Palmer, Club Official, Beckenham Town FC
Herne Bay FC vs Beckenham Town FC
Isthmian League – South East
27 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
It is alleged that following completion of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner by repeatedly entering the changing room.
Peter Palmer denies the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
Warning as to future conduct
Mandatory Education Course
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Adam Woodward, Manager, Erith Town FC
Erith Town FC vs Merstham FC
Isthmian League – South East
13 September 2025
Charge
You are hereby charged with Misconduct for two breaches of FA Rule E3.1 in respect of the above fixture.
1. It is alleged that following the conclusion of the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the Match Official(s), leading to your dismissal.
2. It is alleged that following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the Match Official(s).
Adam Woodward admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
£150 fine
2 match touchline suspension
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Ian Nicholls, Player, Assistant Manager
Sittingbourne FC vs East Grinstead Town FC
Isthmian League – South East
23 August 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that at the conclusion of the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Ian Nicholls denies the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
Proven
£150 fine
2 match touchline suspension
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Lee Martin, Manager, Welling United FC
Welling United FC vs Ramsgate FC
Isthmian League - Premier
23 September 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that in/around 29th minute, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the Match Officials.
2. It is alleged that following your dismissal, during half time, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the Match Officials.
3. It is alleged that following your dismissal, at the conclusion of the fixture you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards the Match Officials.
Lee Martin admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.
RESULT
£300 fine
4 match touchline suspension
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Graham Alexander, Manager, Bradford City FC
Cheltenham Town FC v Bradford City FC
FA Cup
1 November 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion the above fixture, your behaviour was improper towards a match official, leading to your dismissal.
Reply – Admit/SP1 (a 1 match touchline ban and a £1000 fine).
7 November 2025
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Discrimination
Milutin Osmajić, Player, Preston North End FC
Preston North End FC v Burnley FC
Football League Championship
Saturday, February 15 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3 –
It is alleged that you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards another Participant, namely Hannibal Mejbri of Burnley FC, 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 a reference, whether express or implied to colour and/or race.
Milutin Osmajić denies the charge and elects a personal hearing.
RESULT
Proven
£21,000 fine
9 match suspension
Mandatory Education Course
4 November 2025
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Wayne Whitfield, Bishop Auckland
Bishop Aukland v Grimsby Borough FC (Mens)
Northern Premier League Division One East
01 November 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Dismissed
3 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Oscar Shelvey-Negus, Grays Athletic FC
Bowers & Pitsea FC v Grays Athletic FC
Isthmian League Division One North
31 October 2025
S1 – Serious Foul Play
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
David Hicks, Reading FC
Reading FC v Fulham
Premier League 2 – Division 1
01 November 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Ryan Loft, Crawley Town
Boreham Wood v Crawley Town
FA Cup
01 November 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Dismissed
4 match suspension remains
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Elliot Osborne, Altrincham FC
Slough Town FC v Altrincham FC
FA Cup
01 November 2025
S2 – Violent Conduct
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension withdrawn
WRONGFUL DISMISSAL
Matthew Smith, Wigan Athletic FC
Wigan Athletic FC v Hemel Hempstead Town
FA Cup
01 November 2025
S5 – Denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the player’s goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick
RESULT
Upheld
1 match suspension withdrawn
MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Blackburn Rovers FC
Blackburn Rovers FC U18 v Burnley FC U18
U18 Premier League North
23 August 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 90+3rd minute of the above fixture. Blackburn Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.
Blackburn Rovers FC admitted the Charge but contested the Standard Penalty 1 and submit mitigation for a paper hearing.
DECISION:
Standard Penalty 1 of £1,200 fine imposed
