Disciplinary charges, responses and suspensions for May 2025

Wednesday 04 Jun 2025
FA charges - May 2025

30 May 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONATATION
Sheffield United U18

Sheffield United U18 v Wigan Athletic FC U18
U18 Professional Development League – North
1 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture Sheffield United failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper, violent and/or provocative.

Sheffield United U18 admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.

RESULT
£20,000 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONATATION
Wigan Athletic FC U18

Sheffield United U18 v Wigan Athletic FC U18
U18 Professional Development League – North
1 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture Wigan Athletic failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper, violent and/or provocative.

Wigan Athletic FC U18 admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.

RESULT
£3,750 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Declan Rudd, Norwich City FC U21

Leeds United AFC U21 vs Norwich City FC U21
Premier League 2 – Division 1
24 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that following completion of the fixture, you acted in an improper and/or confrontational manner towards a match official.

Mr Rudd admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£750 fine
2 match touchline ban

29 May 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Matthew Joseph, U15 Coach, Arsenal FC

Arsenal FC U15 vs Coventry City FC U15
Premier League Floodlit Cup
21 November 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner.

Matthew Joseph denies the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
Proven
Warning as to future conduct

MASS CONFRONATATION
Watford FC U18

Watford FC U18 v Southampton FC U18
FA Youth Challenge Cup
25 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 90+7th minute of the fixture Watford FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants
did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.

Watford FC U18 admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.

RESULT
£7,000 fine

MASS CONFRONATATION
Southampton FC U18

Watford FC U18 v Southampton FC U18
FA Youth Challenge Cup
25 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 90+7th minute of the fixture Southampton FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area
occupants did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.

Southampton FC U18 admit the charge and elect a paper hearing

RESULT
£10,000 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONATATION
Fleetwood Town FC U21

Fleetwood Town FC U21 v Coventry City FC U21
Professional Development League - North
17 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 90+6th minute of the fixture Fleetwood Town FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.

Fleetwood Town FC U21 admit the charge and elect a paper hearing

RESULT
£3,000

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONATATION
Coventry City FC

Fleetwood Town FC U21 v Coventry City FC U21
Professional Development League - North
17 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 90+6th minute of the fixture Coventry City FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.

Coventry City FC U21 admit the charge and elect a paper hearing

RESULT
£7,000

PLEA OF MITIGATION – MULTI-PARTICIPANT MISCONDUCT
Wroxham FC

Wroxham FC v Brentwood Town FC
Isthmian League - North
18 April 2025

RESULT
Plea rejected
Standard punishment of £250 remains

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
James Spencer, Player, Curzon Ashton FC

Curzon Ashton FC v Marine FC
National League North
15 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal in/or around the 86th minute, you acted in an improper manner by using confrontational behaviour towards a match official.

James Spencer has until 6pm on 5 June 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Jay Saunders, Manager, Tonbridge Angels FC

Tonbridge Angels FC v Torquay United FC
National League South
8 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute the fixture you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.

Jay Saunders has until 6pm on 5 June 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Neil Reeves, Coach, Alvechurch FC

Bedford Town FC v Alvechurch FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
1 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.

Neil Reeves has until 6pm on 5 June 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Matthew Coupe, Coach, Chippenham Town FC

Eastbourne Borough FC v Chippenham Town FC
National League South
8 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 77th minute the fixture you acted in an improper manner by using confrontational behaviour towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.

Matthew Coupe has until 6pm on 5 June 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Devante Trevaughn Stanley, Player, Havant & Waterlooville FC

Havant & Waterlooville FC vs Walton & Hersham FC
Southern League Premier Division South
8 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal, in or around the 61st minute fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official. 

Devante Trevaughn Stanley has until 6pm on 5 June 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Billy Walton, Player, Beckenham Town FC

Beckenham Town FC v Three Bridges FC
Isthmian League – South East
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 44th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Three Bridges FC player, 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, whether express or implied, to sexual orientation.

Billy Walton has until 6pm on 4 June 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE 
William Robert Lannin-Sweet, Player, Arsenal FC

Arsenal FC vs Manchester United FC
FA Youth Cup
28 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 
1. It is alleged that following your dismissal, in or around the 120th minute fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Referee.
2. It is alleged that following your dismissal, in or around the 120th minute fixture, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Fourth Official.

William Robert Lannin-Sweet has until 6pm on 5 June 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
David Rogers, Coach, Hampton & Richmond Borough FC

Weston Super Mare AFC v Hampton & Richmond Borough FC
National League South
22 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during the fixture, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.

Reply - Admit/SP1 - a £200 fine and a 1 match touchline ban.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Marcos Painter, Coach, Birmingham City FC

Birmingham City FC vs Barnsley FC
Professional Development League North
21 February 2025 

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 
1. It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.
2. It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture, following your dismissal, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

Marcos Painter has until 6pm on 5 June 2025 to provide a response.

23 May 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Frankie Raymond, Player, Cray Wanderers FC

Cray Wanderers FC v Folkestone Invicta FC
Isthmian League Premier Division
22 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal, in or around the 40th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official.

Frankie Raymond has until 6pm on 2 June 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ryan Maxwell, Manager, Sittingbourne FC

Merstham FC v Sittingbourne FC
Isthmian League South East
15 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 
1. It is alleged that in or around the 37th 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 by continuing to have a direct view of the field of play.
3. It is alleged that following completion of the fixture, in or around the dressing room area, you acted in an improper manner towards the Match Official(s).

Ryan Maxwell has until 6pm on 2 June 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Reece Prestedge, Coach, Sittingbourne FC

Merstham FC v Sittingbourne FC
Isthmian League South East
15 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following completion 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.

Reece Prestedge has until 6pm on 2 June 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Daniel Harrison, Coach, Helston Athletic FC

Falmouth Town FC v Helston Athletic FC
Southern League Division One South
18 March 2025 

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 67th minute the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words towards the Match Official(s), leading to your dismissal. 

Daniel Harrison has until 6pm on 2 June 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Thomas Killick, Manager, Dorchester Town FC

Taunton Town FC v Dorchester Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
1st March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the changing room area, you acted in an improper manner and/or used
abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

Thomas Killick has until 6pm on 2 June 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Michael Bell, Coach, Bristol City FC

Aston Villa FC vs Bristol City FC
FA Youth Cup
4 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, 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. 

Michael Bell has until 6pm on 2 June 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Stuart Henderson, Manager, Tavistock Association FC

Tavistock Association FC v Willand Rovers FC
Southern League Division One South
9 November 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during the fixture, you acted in an improper manner leading to your dismissal.

Result 
£100 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Keagan Cole, Coach, Hendon FC

Hendon FC v Dartford FC
Isthmian League Premier
15 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 

1. It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, in/or around the field of play, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.

2. It is further alleged that following your dismissal, in/or around the changing room area, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.

3. It is further alleged that following your dismissal, in/or around the tunnel area, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.

Result 
2 Match Touchline Ban 
£80 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Gareth Davies, Technical Area Occupant, Biggleswade Town FC

Biggleswade Town FC v Harborough Town FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
17 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 
1. It is alleged in or around the 57th minute of the fixture, your language was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.
2. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the tunnel area, your language was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of a Match Official.

Gareth Davies denies the charge and elects for a paper hearing.

Result 
Proven
3 match touchline ban 
£300 fine 

22 May 2025

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Kaylen Hinds, player, Hayes & Yeading United FC

Westfield FC v Hayes & Yeading United FC
Isthmian League South Central
18 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal in the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words or behaviour towards a Match Official. 

Kaylen Hinds admits the charge and elects for a paper hearing

Result 
1 match suspension 
£150 fine

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Westfield FC

Westfield FC v Hayes & Yeading United FC
Isthmian League South Central
18 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that following the conclusion of the above fixture, Westfield FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative. 
Westfield FC deny the charge and elect for a paper hearing

Result 
Proven 
£325 fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Hayes & Yeading United FC

Westfield FC v Hayes & Yeading United FC
Isthmian League South Central
18 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that following the conclusion of the above fixture, Hayes & Yeading United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative. 

Hayes & Yeading United FC admit the charge and elect for a paper hearing

Result 
£225 fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Phoenix Sports FC

Steyning Town Community vs Phoenix Sports FC
Isthmian League South East
8 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of play, Phoenix Sports FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative and/or violent.

Phoenix Sports FC admit the charge and elect for a paper hearing

Result 
£325 fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Steyning Town Community

Steyning Town Community vs Phoenix Sports FC
Isthmian League South East
8 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of play, Steyning Town Community failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative and/or violent.

Steyning Town Community admit the charge and elect for a paper hearing

Result 
£300 fine 

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
Lewis Cook, AFC Bournemouth

Manchester City FC v AFC Bournemouth
Premier League
20 May 2025

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Claims Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

20 May 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Marc White, Owner and Manager, Dorking Wanderers

Breach of FA Rule E3 – 
It is alleged that prior to a National League South fixture between Dorking Wanderers and Weston Super Mare on Saturday 18th January 2025, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words during an interview with ‘Under the Cosh’ contrary to FA Rule E3.1.

It is further alleged that this breach of FA Rule E3.1 is an “Aggravated Breach”, as defined in FA Rule E3.2, as it includes a reference, whether express or implied to gender.

Marc White has until 6pm on 28 May 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Marc White, Owner and Manager, Dorking Wanderers

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that prior to a fixture between Dorking Wanderers U7’s and SAS Academy U7’s on Saturday 18th January 2025, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour, contrary to FA Rule E3.1.
It is further alleged that this breach of FA Rule E3.1 is an “Aggravated Breach”, as defined in FA Rule E3.2, as it includes a reference, whether express or implied to Nationality and/or Race and/or Ethnic Origin and/or Colour.

Marc White has until 6pm on 28 May 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Breach of FA Rules Betting E8
James Byrne, Player, Yate Town FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 992 bets placed on football matches between 11 February 2015 to 03 November 2024.

James Byrne has until 6pm on 28 May 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Breach of FA Rule E8 - Betting
Joel Byrom, First Team Scout, Portsmouth FC

Breach of FA Rule E1.2– Charged with Misconduct under FA Rule E1.2 in respect of 942 bets placed on football matches between 30 April 2022 and 10 July 2024.

Mr Byrom admits the Charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
Warning as to future conduct
£200 fine

Breach of FA Rules Betting E8
Kyle Simpson, Player, Gainsborough Trinity FC

Breach of FA Rule E1.2 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1.2 in respect of 1,357 bets placed on football matches between 22 May 2022 and 17 October 2024.

Mr Simpson admits the Charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
Warning as to future conduct
£100 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Breach of FA Rules Betting E8
Lee Harding, Player, Horsham FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 421 bets placed on football matches between 10 July 2020 to 08 December 2024.

Mr Harding admits the Charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
Warning as to future conduct
£600 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Marc Abbott, Manager, AFC Sudbury

Halesowen Town FC v AFC Sudbury
Southern League Premier Division Central
9 November 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct, leading to your dismissal.

Marc Abbott denies the charge and elects a paper hearing.

Result 
Proven 
3 match touchline ban 
£275 fine 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NONSTANDARD CASE
Oliver Clark, Player, Carlton Town FC

Ashington FC v Carlton Town FC
Northern Premier League – East Division
14 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 
1. It is alleged that in the 86th minute of the above fixture, following your earlier dismissal, you acted in an improper manner by continuing to remain in the vicinity of the field of play and/or technical area; and/or
2. It is alleged that in the 86th minute of the above fixture, following your earlier dismissal, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words or behaviour towards the Match Official(s).

Oliver Clark denies the charge and elects for a paper hearing

Result 
Proven
2 match suspension 
£200 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Michael Ellison, Manager, Widnes FC

Stalybridge Celtic FC v Widnes FC
Northern Premier League – West Division
1 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. In or around the 21st minute of the fixture you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or threatening behaviour towards a Match Official.
2. Following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

Michael Ellison admits the charge and elects for a paper hearing

Result 
3 match touchline ban 
£200 fine

19 May 2025

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Shaquille Gwengwe, Player, Dorchester Town FC

Marlow FC vs Dorchester Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
12 October 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal and after full-time of the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official.

Mr Gwengwe admits the charge and elects a paper hearing

RESULT
£150 fine
1 match ban

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Glen Driver, Former Manager, Ipswich Wanderers FC

Sporting Bengal United FC v Ipswich Wanderers FC
Isthmian League North
2 November 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following completion of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official(s).

Nil response

RESULT
Proven
£150 fine
2 match touchline ban

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ian Skinner, Ashington AFC

Ashington AFC v Consett AFC
Northern Premier League – East Division
1 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following conclusion of the fixture at around 17:40hrs in the clubhouse/bar area you acted in an Improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

Mr Skinner denies the charge and elects a paper hearing

RESULT
Proven
£200 fine

PLEA OF MITIGATION – MULTI-PARTICIPANT MISCONDUCT
Barrow AFC

Colchester United FC v Barrow AFC
EFL League 2
3 May 2025

RESULT
Plea of Mitigation accepted
Standard Penalty removed

PLEA OF MITIGATION – MULTI-PARTICIPANT MISCONDUCT
Leverstock Green

AFC Dunstable v Leverstock Green
Southern League -Division One Central
26 April 2025

RESULT
Plea of Mitigation not accepted
Standard Penalty remains

13 May 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Richard Pope, Kit Manager, Havant & Waterlooville FC

Frome Town FC v Havant & Waterlooville FC
FA Trophy
5 October 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a match official.

Reply - Admit/SP1 - a £150 fine and a 1 match touchline ban.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Sean McConville, Manager, Clitheroe FC

Vauxhall Motors FC vs Clitheroe FC
Northern Premier League – West Division
11 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that after the full-time whistle of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.

Reply – Admit/SP1 - a £100 fine and a 1 match touchline ban

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
John Askey, Manager, Truro City FC 

Slough Town FC v Truro City FC
National League South
2 November 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion the fixture your language was abusive and/or insulting to a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.

Reply – Admit/SP1 - a £200 fine and a 1 match touchline ban

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Martin Coyne, Coach, Hyde United FC

Hyde United FC vs Guiseley AFC
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
14 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that at full-time of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner, leading to your dismissal.

Reply – Admit/SP1 - a £150 fine and a 1 match touchline ban.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Mark Inksip, Manager, Biggleswade FC

Berkhamsted FC v Biggleswade FC
Southern League Division One Central
30 November 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 37th minute of the fixture you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official, leading to your dismissal.

Reply – Admit/SP1 - a £100 fine and a 1 match touchline ban

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Alassana Jatta, Player, Notts County F.C.

Notts County F.C. v AFC Wimbledon
EFL League 2
10 May 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 90+5th minute of the fixture, following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner by failing to promptly leave the field of play and/or used threatening behaviour and/or violent conduct.

Alassana Jatta admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£2,500 fine
3 match suspension

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Mert Apat, Player, Hashtag United FC

Hashtag United FC v Lewes FC
Isthmian League – Premier Division
28 December 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –

Charge 1 (Incident 1): It is alleged that in the 54th minute of the match, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct towards another Participant by kicking.
Charge 2 (Incident 2): It is alleged that in the 56th minute of the match, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct towards another Participant by punching / slapping / striking. 

Result 
Charge 1 proven 
Charge 2 not proven 
3 Match suspension 
£50 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - Post-Match Media Comments
Lee Attenborough, Manager, Belper Town FC

Bradford (Park Avenue) FC vs Belper Town FC
Norther Premier League
Saturday 4 January 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that your comments constitute acting in an improper conduct contrary to the FA Rule E3.1, in that they imply bias and/or question the integrity of a Match Official.

Result 
1 match touchline ban 
£150 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – E3 CHARGE PURSUANT TO REGULATION 5 OF THE ON-FIELD REGULATIONS
Harvey Bradbury, Player, Havant & Waterlooville FC 

Havant & Waterlooville FC vs AFC Totton
Southern League Premier South
26 August 2024 

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 1st minute of the fixture, you used violent conduct towards another player.

Result 
7 match suspension 
£1200 fine

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Owen Howe, Player, Willand Rovers FC

Willand Rovers FC vs Didcot Town FC
Southern League Division One South
16 November 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that following your dismissal, in or around the 26th minute fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used violent conduct towards and opposition player; and/or
2. It is alleged that following your dismissal, in or around the 26th minute

Result 
4 match suspension 
£100 fine 

12 May 2025

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Tranmere Rovers FC

Tranmere Rovers FC v Crewe Alexandra FC
EFL League 2
26 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Tranmere Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which is improper and/or provocative.

Reply – Admit/SP1 (a £1000 fine)

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Crewe Alexandra FC

Tranmere Rovers FC v Crewe Alexandra FC
EFL League 2
26 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Crewe Alexandra FC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.

Result 
£1500 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Tom Lorraine, Coach, Banbury United FC

Harborough Town FC v Banbury United FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
23 November 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 54th minute of the fixture 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.

Result 
Proven 
2 match touchline ban 
£225 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Finley James Rooke, Player, Willand Rovers FC

Willand Rovers FC v Falmouth Town AFC
Southern League Division One South
1 January 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

Result 
2 match suspension
£50 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Pierce Michael Bird, Player, Eastbourne Borough FC

Slough Town FC v Eastbourne Borough FC
National League South
18 January 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner.

Result 
2 match touchline ban 
£650 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Jason Brookes, U18 Manager, Eastleigh FC

Chatham Town FC U18 vs Eastleigh FC U18
National League U19 Alliance
13 November 2024 

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that during the above fixture, your language towards a Match Official was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Official, leading to your dismissal. 

Result 
2 match touchline ban 
£400 fine 

9 May 2025 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Darren Young, Coach, Brighouse Town

Ashington vs Brighouse Town
Northern Premier League – East Division
15 February 2025
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in and around the 64th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Official(s), leading to your dismissal.

Darren Young has until 6pm on 19 May 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NONSTANDARD CASE
Kyle Sim, Player, Broadbridge Heath FC

Margate FC v Broadbridge Heath FC
Isthmian League South East
8 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture, following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official.

Kyle Sim has until 6pm on 19 May 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Blaine Horne, Coach, Sporting Bengal United

Concord Rangers v Sporting Bengal United
Isthmian League North
22 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 
1. It is alleged that in or around the 87th 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).

Blaine Horne has until 6pm on 19 May 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Amadou Tangara, Player, AFC Croydon Athletic

Herne Bay FC v AFC Croydon Athletic
Isthmian League South East
8 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal in the fixture, at around half -time, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official.

Amadou Tangara has until 6pm on 19 May 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Dan Ruscillo, Sports Therapist, Peterborough Sports FC

Peterborough Sports FC v Southport FC
National League North
1 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 
1. It is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture, 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, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official.

Dan Ruscillo has until 6pm on 19 May 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ben Vine, Player, Cinderford Town FC

Exmouth Town FC v Cinderford Town FC
Southern League Division One South
15 January 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting words and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards the Match Official(s).

Ben Vine has until 6pm on 19 May 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Craig Fagan, Coach, Maidstone United FC

Chelmsford City FC v Maidstone United FC
National League South
27 January 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used insulting and/or abusive words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.

Craig Fagan has until 6pm on 19 May 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NONSTANDARD CASE
Sebastian Williams, Player, Crystal Palace FC

Southampton FC vs Crystal Palace FC
U18 Premier League South
31 January 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following your dismissal and the conclusion of the above fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

Sebastian Williams has until 6pm on 16 May 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Marcus McCabe, Owner, Radcliffe FC

Radcliffe FC v Curzon Ashton FC
National League North
8 March 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following completion 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).

Marcus McCabe has until 6pm on 16 May 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Simon Johnson, Technical Area Occupant, Redditch United FC

Halesowen Town FC v Redditch United FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
21 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture you acted in an improper and/or confrontational manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.

Simon Johnson has until 6pm on 19 May 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Breach of FA Rules Betting E8
Rhys Sarson, Player, Slimbridge AFC

Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 231 bets placed on football matches between 15 March 2019 to 11 January 2025.

Rhys Sarson has until 6pm on 19 May 2025 to provide a response.

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL 
Robert Dickie – Bristol City

Bristol City v Sheffield United FC
EFL Championship
08 May 2025

S5 – Denies an obvious goal-scoring opportunity to an opponent moving towards the players’ goal by an offence punishable by a free kick or a penalty kick

RESULT
Claim dismissed
2 match suspension remains

8 May 2025

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Plymouth Argyle FC

Plymouth Argyle FC v Sheffield United FC
EFL Championship
12 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, in or around the tunnel area, Plymouth Argyle FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area staff did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative

Result 
£7500 fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Sheffield United FC

Plymouth Argyle FC v Sheffield United FC
EFL Championship
12 April 2025
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, in or around the tunnel area, Sheffield United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area staff did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.
Result 
£180000 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Adam Morgan, Coach, Clitheroe FC

Clitheroe FC vs Newcastle Town FC
Northern Premier League – West Division
14 December 2024

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that at half-time of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner by entering the field of play and acting in a confrontational manner to the Match Officials.

Result 
1 match touchline ban 
£100 fine 

7 May 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Paul Terry, Assistant Manager, Leyton Orient FC

Huddersfield Town FC v Leyton Orient FC
EFL League 1
3 May 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 41stminute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner, leading to your dismissal.

Paul Terry has until 6pm on 12 May 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – Breach of FA Rules Betting E8
Joel Kettle, Player, Stourbridge FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b)/E1.2 in respect of 921 bets placed on football matches between 29 November 2014 to 15 March 2025. 

Joel Kettle has until 6pm on 15 May 2025 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Stephen Wanless, Physio, Barwell FC

Alvechurch FC vs Barwell FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
18 January 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Official(s).

Stephen Wanless admits the charge and accepts the Standard Penalty 1

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONATATION
Leeds United AFC

AFC Fylde U19 vs Leeds United AFC U19
FA Youth Cup
17 January 2025

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 90th minute of the fixture Leeds United AFC failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.

Leeds United AFC admit the Charge and elect a paper hearing.

RESULT
£3,500 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – MASS CONFRONATATION
AFC Fylde

AFC Fylde U19 vs Leeds United AFC U19
FA Youth Cup
17 January 2025 

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 90th minute of the fixture AFC Fylde failed to ensure that its players did not behave in a way which was improper and/or provocative.

AFC Fylde admit the Charge and elect a paper hearing.

RESULT
£325 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Taylor Seymour, Kit Assistant, Worthing FC

Worthing FC v Boreham Wood FC
National League South
28 January 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 90+ minute of the fixture, your behaviour was improper, leading to your dismissal.

Taylor Seymour admits the Charge and elects a paper hearing.

RESULT
£200 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ben Smith, Manager, Ramsgate FC

Ramsgate FC v Littlehampton Town FC
Isthmian League South East
1 February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – 
1. It is alleged that during the second half of the fixture, your behaviour was improper.
2. It is further alleged that following your dismissal, your language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper towards the Match Official.

Ben Smith admits the charge and elects for a paper hearing.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Louis Storey, Assistant Manager, Crawley Town

Blackpool FC vs Crawley Town FC
EFL League One
Saturday 22nd February 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3 – 

It is alleged that during the first half of the above fixture, you used abusive and/or insulting words towards Blackpool FC supporter, John Morgan, 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 disability.

Louis Storey admits the charge and elects for a paper hearing.

6 May 2025

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL & CLEARLY EXCESSIVE
William Aimson, Wigan Athletic FC 

Northampton Town FC v Wigan Athletic FC
EFL League One
3 May 2025

S1 – Serious Foul Play

RESULT
Claims dismissed
3 match suspension remains

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL 
Kyle Cameron, Barrow AFC 

Colchester United FC v Barrow AFC
EFL League Two
3 May 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
Claim upheld
1 match suspension withdrawn

2 May 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Craig Cope, Director of Football, AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon v Port Vale FC
EFL League 2
26 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged upon conclusion of the fixture, in/or around the tunnel area, you acted in an improper manner towards a Match Official.

Result
Warning 
£650 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Johnnie Jackson, Manager, AFC Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon v Port Vale FC
EFL League 2
26 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 68th minute of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner.

Result
1 Match touchline ban 
£1000 fine 

1 May 2025

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Paul Heckingbottom, Manager, Preston North End FC

Hull City FC v Preston North End FC
EFL Championship
21 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 55th minute of the fixture, and following completion of the fixture, you acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official, leading to your dismissal.

Admit paper 

Result 
Warning 
£6000 fine 
2 Match Touchline Ban

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal 
Benjamin Pope - Burgess Hill Town 

Burgess Hill Town FC v Margate FC 
Isthmian League Play Offs
29 April 2025 

S2 Violent Conduct 

Result 
Appeal Upheld 
3 Match suspension removed. 

Breach of FA Regulations 
Accrington Stanley FC 

Breach of FA Rule E1.2- It is alleged that Accrington Stanley FC engaged a person, who was not an FA Registered Football Agent to perform Football Agent Services contrary to Regulation 10.5 of The FA Football Agent Regulations.

Denied Personal 

Result 
Not Proven 

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