DISCIPLINARY CHARGES, RESPONSES AND SUSPENSIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2022

30 September 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT

Warren Feeney, Manager, Welling United FC

Eastbourne Borough FC v Welling United FC

National League South

13 September 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 79th minute of the fixture, Mr Feeney’s behaviour was improper.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1, £100 fine

29 September 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE

Eastbourne Borough FC

Eastbourne Borough FC v Welling United

National League South

13 September 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – It is alleged that in or around the 35th minute of the fixture, Eastbourne Borough failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

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

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE

Welling United FC

Eastbourne Borough FC v Welling United

National League South

13 September 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – It is alleged that in or around the 35th minute of the fixture, Welling United failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

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

28 September 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE

Hampton & Richmond Borough FC

Hampton & Richmond Borough FC v Chippenham Town FC

National League South

27 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – It is alleged that in or around the 98th minute of the fixture, Hampton & Richmond Borough failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1, £400 fine.

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE

Chippenham Town FC

Hampton & Richmond Borough FC v Chippenham Town FC

National League South

27 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – It is alleged that in or around the 98th minute of the fixture, Chippenham Town failed to ensure that its players and/or officials ls conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – paper hearing requested.

MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING

Harry Hodges, Player, Buckland Athletic FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 886 bets placed on football matches between 04 September 2020 to 20 March 2021.

Charge admitted – paper hearing requested.

27 September 2022

SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE

Wealdstone FC, National League

Wealdstone FC vs Southend United FC

National League – Premier

24 September 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 60th minute of the fixture, Wealdstone FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 of a £500 fine.

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL

Joshua Kay, Barrow AFC

Barrow AFC v Leyton Orient FC

English Football League 2

24/09/2022

S6 Use of offensive, abusive, insulting language

RESULT

Claim Dismissed

2 Match Suspension Remains in Place

MISTAKEN IDENTITY

Alfie Mawson, Wycombe Wanderers FC

Sheffield Wednesday FC v Wycombe Wanderers FC

English Football League 1

24/09/2022

C1 Unsporting Behaviour – Foul Tackle

RESULT

Claim Upheld

Caution Transferred to Jack Grimmer

Jack Grimmer now on 3 accumulated cautions for the season

26 September 2022

MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING

Michael Green, Player, AFC Totton

Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 994 bets placed on football matches between 10 September 2017 to 23 April 2022.

Nil Reply from Michael Green.

Intermediary Activity in respect of the Transaction involving Christian Walton (“the Transaction”) on 1st July 2014

Peter Conning

Breach of FA Rule E1.2 – It is alleged that Mr Conning concealed and/or misrepresented the reality and/or substance of the above transaction, contrary to Regulation C2 of the Football Agents Regulations 2014/2015.

The Participant has until 4 October 2022 to provide a response.

23 September 2022

MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING

Sam Poole, Player, Portland United FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 474 bets placed on football matches between 22 October 2014 to 04 February 2022.

The Participant has until 3 October 2022 to provide a response.

22 September 2022

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FA (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE

Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United

Everton FC v Manchester United FC

Premier League

9 April 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, the players conduct was improper and/or violent contrary to FA Rule E3.1.

The Participant has until 6:00pm on Monday 10 October to provide a response.

15 September 2022

Wrongful Dismissal

Alfie Kilgour, Bristol Rovers FC

Ipswich Town FC v Bristol Rovers FC

Football League 1

13/09/2022

DOGSO

Claim upheld. 1 match suspension withdrawn.

13 September 2022

Mass confrontation case

Farsley Celtic FC

Farsley Celtic FC v AFC Fylde

National League North

16 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 45th minute of the fixture, Farsley Celtic FC failed to ensure that its players conducted

themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – accepted standard penalty 1.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE

Daniel Hodges, Coach, Newcastle United FC

Liverpool FC v Newcastle United FC

Premier League

31 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 98th minute of the fixture the Participant’s behaviour was improper.

Result

Warning

1 Match Touchline Ban

£6000 Fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE

John Achterberg, Coach, Liverpool FC

Liverpool FC v Newcastle United FC

Premier League

31 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 98th minute of the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting gestures and/or the Participant’s behaviour was improper.

Result

Warning

1 Match Touchline Ban

£7000 Fine

9 September 2022

Participating in a fixture whilst suspended

James Runham, Player, Woodford Town FC

Woodford Town FC v Haverhill Borough FC

The FA Vase

26 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E.10 – It is alleged that Woodford Town FC failed to ensure that James Runham complied with a suspension imposed by Essex County FA, in that he participated in the above fixture.

The participant is required to reply by 6pm on Tuesday 13th September.

Participating in a fixture whilst under a suspension

Woodford Town FC

Woodford Town FC v Haverhill Borough FC

The FA Vase

26 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that Woodford Town FC failed to ensure that James Runham complied with a suspension imposed by Essex County FA, in that he participated in the above fixture.

The club is required to reply by 6pm on Tuesday 13th September.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE

Ryan Lowe, Manager, Preston North End FC

Preston North End FC v Birmingham City FC

English Football League Championship

3 September 2022

Two breaches of FA Rule E3:

1. It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official; and

2. It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

Charge admitted – Paper hearing requested.

Result

Two match touchline ban

£5,000 fine

8 September 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE

Jesse Marsch, Manager, Leeds United AFC

Brentford FC v Leeds United AFC

Premier League

3 September 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 64th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was improper.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

Result

1 match touchline suspension

£10,000 Fine

6 September 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING

Kenny Amor, Chairman & Director, Eastleigh FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 13,919 bets placed on football between 16 March 2015 to 23 February 2022.

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

Result

40 Month Suspension from All Football and Football Related Activity

£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.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

Result – £7,500 fine.

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.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

Result – £25,000 fine.

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

Newport County AFC, EFL League Two

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, Newport County AFC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

Result – £1,500 fine

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.

Charge admitted- Paper Hearing requested

Result – £750 fine.

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE

Middlesbrough FC, EFL Championship

Middlesbrough FC vs Swansea City AFC

Championship

27 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 87th minute of the fixture, Middlesbrough FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

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

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE

Swansea City AFC, EFL Championship

Middlesbrough FC vs Swansea City AFC

Championship

27 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 87th minute of the fixture, Swansea City AFC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

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

5 September 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE

Alan Dunne, Assistant Manager, Bromley FC

Bromley FC v Scunthorpe United FC

National League Premier

27 August 2022

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

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£250 fine and a 1-match touchline ban).

2 September 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)

Gary Madine, Player, Blackpool FC

Blackpool FC v Blackburn Rovers FC

English Football League Championship

31 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E1.1 – It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 45th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.

The Participant has until 6:00pm tomorrow 2 September 2022 to provide a response.

Result

Proven

3 match suspension

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.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£2,500).

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).

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON – STANDARD CASE

Peter Taylor, Manager, Welling United FC

Dorking Wanderers FC v Welling United FC

National League South

Saturday 11 December 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following the completion of the first half, the Participant’s behaviour was violent and/or improper.

Result

Warning

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

Blackpool FC, English Football League Championship

Burnley FC v Blackpool FC

English Football League Championship

20 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture, Blackpool FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

Result

£10,000 fine

Source: The Football Association