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FA Publishes Reasons for Seven-Game Ban on Swindon Captain Ollie Clarke

The independent panel found intentional contact with opponents’ private body parts.

Overview

  • Partly redacted written reasons released Monday describe the conduct as "highly violating and intentional foul play."
  • The offences occurred in the 57th and 94th minutes of Swindon’s August 12 Carabao Cup defeat at Cardiff City.
  • Referee Elliot Bell recorded that a Cardiff player was visibly upset and very emotional when reporting an incident after the match.
  • The sanction began on December 19 and includes a £2,750 fine, with Clarke having three matches remaining on his suspension.
  • Swindon disputes the decision as based on the balance of probabilities and continues to back its captain, while the public report does not detail the specific acts.