Why Joey Barton has been banned from the touchline for Sunderland's trip to Fleetwood
Joey Barton has been banned from taking his place in the Fleetwood Town dugout when Sunderland visit on New Year's Day.
Barton has been handed a one-game ban after being sent to the stands during his side’s 0-0 draw with Bristol Rovers on Monday.
The incident occurred after Fleetwood saw a goal disallowed in the second half.
Ched Evans looked to have put his side ahead in a crucial game before the referee disallowed the goal following consultation with his linesman.
An FA statement reads: “Joey Barton has been banned from the touchline for one match with immediate effect for a breach of FA Rule E3.
“The Fleetwood Town FC manager admitted that his language towards a match official in the 69th minute of an EFL League One game against Bristol Rovers FC on 29/12/19 was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or implied bias and he also accepted the standard penalty.”