Barnsley has been removed from the FA Cup due to the use of an ineligible player during their first-round replay match. This news was last updated on November 22, 2023, and falls under the category of Barnsley.
Barnsley has been disqualified from the FA Cup after playing an ineligible player during their victory against non-league Horsham in the first-round replay.
The team from the seventh-tier will be facing Sutton United, a team from League Two, in the second round.
Last week, the Tykes from League One emerged victorious in the replay match with a score of 3-0. This came after the initial match at Oakwell ended in a 3-3
In a statement posted on the club's official website, they expressed their sincere apologies to their fans, players, and staff for the unfortunate mistake.
Barnsley has not disclosed the identity of the player, but according to the Football Association regulations, only those players who are qualified to participate in the first FA Cup match are allowed to take part in a replay.
Aiden Marsh, a forward player, was temporarily playing for York City, a team in the National League, when the initial game occurred on 3 November. However, he was called back to his original team just three days later. Later on, on 14 November, the 20-year-old started in the rematch in West Sussex.
Barnsley's statement expressed that this error, even though it was not done on purpose, does not meet the excellent expectations that the club has set. They acknowledged that it is not what their supporters deserve.
"We have already completed a thorough examination within our organization and have since implemented measures to prevent any recurrence of this incident."
Barnsley has the option to challenge the decision, however, the Tykes have stated that they have agreed to accept
As a result of the decision, Horsham, a team in the Isthmian League Premier Division, will have the opportunity to compete in the second round of the FA Cup, marking their second appearance in this stage in their entire history.
Kevin Borrett, the chairman of Horsham, expressed his satisfaction for their club's success and also conveyed his sympathy towards Barnsley. He acknowledged that the supporters of Barnsley must be devastated, and he sincerely wished them the best.
Over the weekend, I engaged in several discussions with the Barnsley chair as they worked on their response to the FA charge.
I believe that the two clubs have had a great relationship throughout both matches, and the fans have also found common ground and developed a strong connection with each other.
He stated that Sutton deserves credit as they are a formidable team and play in a higher league. Despite being considered the underdogs, they will approach the game with the mindset that victory is within their reach.
I believe Sutton will not underestimate the importance of this game in any way.
In 2006, Bury became the most recent club to be expelled from the competition at or before the first-round stage. This happened when they played against Chester in a second-round replay and fielded Stephen Turnbull, who was on loan from Hartlepool, without the necessary authorization.
Chester was allowed back into the competition and ended up being defeated by Ipswich in a match that took place after a third-round replay.
Droylsden was excluded in the 2010-11 season, and Bradford City faced a similar situation in the 2012-13 season. However, both teams were later reinstated following an appeal process.
It is quite puzzling how this error could have occurred, according to Andy Giddings from BBC Radio Sheffield.
Although administrative errors are not uncommon in football, it is still puzzling why they occur in the first place. The frustration and embarrassment experienced by the fans, especially those who attended the replay in Horsham, as well as some club officials, including the responsible individual, is justifiable.
However, it should be acknowledged that Barnsley actively participated in the FA's investigation, took responsibility for their actions, and made a commitment to prevent similar errors in the future. There isn't much more that can be expected from them in this situation. Fortunately, the process has been resolved swiftly.
I wish Horsham the best of luck in their match against Sutton. It is highly likely that the winner of this match will have the opportunity to play against a top-tier team in the third round of the FA Cup, which may result in further criticism for the Reds.
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