Minimum 10-match ban for discrimination - FA
Summary
The Football Association (FA) will introduce a new rule requiring a minimum 10-match ban for players, managers, or others found guilty of discrimination starting next season. This change raises the previous minimum ban from six matches and aims to reduce discrimination in football.Key Facts
- The new minimum ban for discrimination is now 10 matches, up from the previous six-match minimum.
- The ban applies to players, managers, and others involved on the sidelines (technical area).
- Discrimination includes misconduct related to race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and similar areas.
- The FA can impose a longer ban than 10 matches if there are serious aggravating factors.
- Shorter bans, as low as six matches, may be given only if there are mitigating circumstances or early admission of guilt.
- Repeat offenders who commit discrimination multiple times may face bans longer than 12 matches or even time-based suspensions.
- The change is part of the FA’s effort to make football free from discrimination.
- The previous six-match minimum ban was introduced in the 2019-20 season.
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