Overview
- The FA says it will conduct a thorough investigation, contacting the officials and both clubs to identify the offender.
- The Northern Premier League Midlands Division game between Coventry Sphinx and AFC Rushden & Diamonds was abandoned at half-time with Diamonds leading 1-0 through a Bruno Andrade penalty.
- Play was briefly halted to remove an alleged culprit, resumed until the interval, and the referee then said she did not feel able to continue.
- Efforts on the day to identify the spectator were unsuccessful, and both clubs have appealed for witnesses to come forward with information.
- Club statements condemned discriminatory abuse, and AFC Rushden & Diamonds pledged the strongest action if the individual is found to be connected to the club, with the fixture to be rescheduled by the league.