Barnsley has been expelled from the FA Cup due to their use of an ineligible player during a first-round replay. This decision was made on November 22, 2023.
Barnsley has been disqualified from the FA Cup because they played a player who was not eligible to participate in their first-round replay victory against Horsham, a non-league team.
The team from the seventh division will now face Sutton United, who are in League Two, in the second round.
The Tykes, who are part of League One, emerged victorious in the replay match with a score of 3-0. This came after they had played to a 3-3 draw in
In a statement on the club's official website, they expressed their apologies to their fans, players, and staff for the unfortunate mistake.
Barnsley has chosen not to disclose the identity of the player, but according to the regulations set by the Football Association, only players who were eligible to participate in the original FA Cup match can take part in a replay.
Aiden Marsh, who plays as a forward, was temporarily sent to play for York City, a team in the National League. He participated in their first game on 3 November but was called back to his original team just three days later. However, he was given the opportunity to start in the rematch that took place in West Sussex on 14 November.
Barnsley's statement mentioned that this error, even though it was not deliberate, does not meet the high standards that they have established at their club. They acknowledged that their mistake is not what their supporters deserve.
"We have already completed a thorough investigation within our organization and have implemented measures to prevent the recurrence of this incident in the future."
Barnsley has the option to contest the decision, but the Tykes have stated that they have chosen to acknowledge and
As a result of the decision, Horsham, who compete in the Isthmian League Premier Division, will have the opportunity to participate in the second round of the FA Cup for only the second time in their existence.
Kevin Borrett, the chairman of Horsham, expressed his satisfaction for his club's success while also showing empathy towards Barnsley. He acknowledged that Barnsley's supporters must be devastated and wished them the best in their future endeavors.
Over the weekend, I had several discussions with the Barnsley chair as they were getting ready to respond to the FA charge.
"I believe that both clubs have had a great relationship in both matches, and the supporters have also found common ground on a few matters, resulting in a strong connection between them."
In his statement, he mentioned that Sutton should be given credit because they are a formidable team in the league. As a result, when they go to play against Sutton, they will approach the game as underdogs but with the mindset that they have the opportunity to win.
I believe Sutton will not underestimate the importance of this game in any way.
In 2006, Bury became the last club to be expelled from the competition during or before the first round. This happened because they played Stephen Turnbull, a player on loan from Hartlepool, without the proper authorization in a second-round replay match against Chester.
After being allowed to participate again, Chester played against Ipswich in a third-round replay but unfortunately ended up losing.
Droylsden, during the 2010-11 season, and Bradford City, during the 2012-13 season, were initially disqualified. However, both teams were later reinstated following an appeal.
It is quite baffling how such a mistake could have occurred. This is the analysis of Andy Giddings from BBC Radio Sheffield.
Although administrative errors are not uncommon in football, it is still quite puzzling why they occur in the first place. The frustration and humiliation experienced by the fans, especially those who attended the replay in Horsham, as well as some club officials, including the individual responsible, is completely understandable.
However, in fairness to Barnsley, they collaborated with the FA's inquiry, took responsibility for their actions, and committed to preventing similar errors in the future. There is not much more they could have done. The positive aspect is that the situation was resolved promptly.
Wishing Horsham the best of luck in their match against Sutton. It's highly likely that the winner of this match will secure a prestigious match in the third round of the FA Cup, which will result in more criticism for the Reds.
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