Dover Athletic FC v The National League
FA Appeal Board, June 2021
16 Jun 2021
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Nick De Marco QC (instructed by Stephen Joelson of Clintons’ solicitors) acted for the National League in an appeal brought by the Club against a 12-point deduction and £40,000 fine imposed upon it for failing to fulfil fixtures in the 2020-21 season.
The appeal raised issues related to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on club finances and appropriate sanctions. The Club’s appeal was dismissed.
The FA Appeal Panel’s Written Reasons can be found here.
