Overview

• An FA investigation found Bowman placed about 2,600 bets with Exeter City and 3,100 wagers while at Shrewsbury Town between December 2020 and July 2023
• He placed eight bets against his own Shrewsbury side and six wagers on himself to score, intensifying integrity concerns
• Bowman’s ban took effect in March 2025 and bars him from all football-related activities until September 2028
• Shrewsbury Town expressed disappointment at the gravity of the breaches and pledged support for Bowman and his family during his suspension
• The case follows high-profile FA sanctions against Daniel Sturridge, Kieran Trippier, Ivan Toney and Harry Toffolo for breaching betting regulations