It could get worse……
RETROSPECTIVE ACTION
• Please note that The FA has the power to take retrospective action for potential Red Card offences if not fully seen by the Match Officials.
• The FA may also take action even where an incident has been witnessed or acted upon by Match Officials in serious or unusual cases.
• The FA has the power to consider retrospective action for Simulation (deception of a Match Official) should the ‘act’ lead to a penalty or sending off. Proven cases carry an automatic ban of two matches.
• Players can be reported for their reaction to being dismissed, and further disciplinary action may result.
SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICIALS
• Match Officials must report incidents where two or more players of one Club surround them in a potentially confrontational manner.
• Your Club will be liable to receive potentially significant fines in the event of an accepted or proven charge. For repeat offences, the sanctions become considerably greater.
MASS CONFRONTATIONS
• Match Officials must report incidents where two or more Players or Club Officials are involved in a confrontation with opposing players or Club Officials.
• Again, your Club may receive a significant fine in the event of a charge being found proven, and for repeat offences, the sanctions will rise.