In an effort to clamp down on discrimination and physical and verbal abuse towards match officials, the FA has introduced new guidelines that will see clubs docked points if their players and/or coaching staff are repeat offenders.

Points deductions can range from 3-12 depending on the frequency and severity of the offences during a 12 month period.

This new disciplinary process will to clubs at Step 7 and below in the men's game, and Tier 3 and below in the women's pyramid.

Clubs could potentially be docked the points during a season or depending on when the disciplinary process is completed they could be carried to the following season.