JUST IN : Portsmouth manager Jay Sadler has been issued with an FA charge following his

Portsmouth manager Jay Sadler has received an FA charge for his actions following Sunday’s Barclays Women’s Championship match at Bristol City.
Pompey fell 1-0 at Ashton Gate. Ffion Morgan’s early goal made the difference between the two teams. After the game, Portsmouth manager Sadler stated that his team’s performance could prove to be a turning point in their season. He also expressed his displeasure with some of the decisions made against his team, including a potential foul on Megan Hornby in the Bristol City box in the second half that was not called.

After being frustrated, Sadler’s post-match conduct was considered to be below expectations, and his actions were reported to The Football Association. Sadler

has now been charged with ‘acting in an improper manner’ and ‘using abusive and/or insulting language’. This afternoon, an FA representative made an official statement on a post-match incident involving Sadler, saying:

Portsmouth Women’s Jay Sadler has been charged with misbehavior following the Women’s Championship match versus Bristol City Women on Sunday, October 20, 2024. The manager allegedly acted inappropriately and/or used abusive and/or disparaging language in or near the match officials’ changing room following the final whistle.

Jay Sadler has until Friday, October 25, 2024, to respond.

It is unknown whether Sadler will file an appeal against the charges.