Portsmouth teenage footballer disciplined after fight breaks out at under-16 Hampshire Cup tie

A FOOTBALL club says it has taken action after a scuffle allegedly broke out at an under-16 game.
Paulsgrove FC's groundPaulsgrove FC's ground
Paulsgrove FC's ground

According to reports, players and parents from Paulsgrove Youth FC side got into a scuffle with Newport under-16s during their Hampshire Cup clash on the Isle of Wight on Sunday, January 13.

One of Paulsgrove’s players reacted aggressively to being sent off, sparking a confrontation between players and parents that is now being investigated by the Hampshire FA.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

According to parents at the game, a Paulsgrove player was sent off for abusing the referee.

He then headed into the stands after hearing jeers from supporters.

A scuffle then broken out, with players and parents both swinging punches.

Lee Layton, Paulsgrove Youth FC’s secretary, says that the incident is being handled internally.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

He said: ‘The lad who caused the incident has been dealt with by the manager – it now needs to be dealt with by the FA.

‘We need to sit down and have a chat between ourselves to see where we go from this.’

The game was not called off as a result of the alleged scuffle, with Newport eventually winning the game on penalties.

A spokesman from Hampshire FA said: ‘We are aware of an incident that took place between Newport IOW under-16s and Paulsgrove Youth FC under-16s, and are awaiting the match reports from the three officials.

‘We are unable to make any further comment at this time.’

Paulsgrove Youth Under-16 are second in the Under 16 A Division of the Portsmouth Youth Football League.