Guernsey FC was expelled from the FA Cup after a registration error involving an ineligible player was discovered. This error occurred during their first competitive game in eight years against Bedfont Sports, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The planned replay was postponed pending an investigation. Guernsey FC has confirmed that they will not participate in the competition, and Bedfont Sports has been awarded the match. The incident marks the second occurrence in 2023 involving Channel Island teams and ineligible players.
Guernsey FC have been expelled from the FA Cup after fielding an ineligible player. The club detected a registration error ahead of their first FA Cup match.
Following the detection of the error, the planned replay match against Bedfont Sports was postponed, leading to confirmation of Guernsey FC's removal from the competition.
Bedfont Sports has been awarded the tie and will progress to the Preliminary Round, while Guernsey FC prepares for their debut match in the Southern Combination Premier Division.
The expulsion marked the second incident in 2023 involving Channel Island teams, as Jersey Bulls faced a three-point deduction for playing an ineligible player.
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