Women's football: Reading have been expelled from the FA WSL Continental Cup for fielding an ineligible player
Friday 11 July 2014 15:09, UK
Reading Women FC have been removed from the FA WSL Continental Cup for fielding an ineligible player.
Reading admitted a charge by the League (FA WSL) for fielding the player in their FA WSL Continental Cup match on Sunday, 6 July 2014 against London Bees.
It was alleged that Bonnie Horwood, who started in the match, had previously appeared in the Cup on three occasions for Watford LFC, contrary to the competition rules.
The League Management Committee, in accordance with League rules has therefore determined that Reading WFC be removed from the FA WSL Continental Cup with immediate effect.
It also ruled that Reading WFC do not play their scheduled final fixture on 12 July against Watford LFC and instead Watford LFC be awarded three points
The three points gained in the Cup fixture against London Bees on 6 July 2014 will be deducted from Reading WFC's total group points and the club were also fined £50.
Reading WFC have 14 days to appeal the decision upon receipt of the decision reasons.
