Jordan Thompson handed three-match ban after bottle he kicked struck Norwich City supporter
Preston midfielder Jordan Thompson has been handed a three-match ban after an incident where a bottle he kicked struck a Norwich City fan.
The incident happened following Thompson’s substitution in the 2-0 defeat to Norwich City on Saturday.
Thompson denied the charge of violent conduct but it was found to be proven in a hearing and the standard punishment of three matches has been implemented.
A spokesperson for the FA said: “Preston North End’s Jordan Thompson has been given a three-match ban for misconduct during their EFL Championship match against Norwich City on Saturday 14 March.
“The midfielder’s behaviour around the 65th minute of the fixture wasn’t seen by the match officials at the time, but it was caught on video, and The FA subsequently alleged that it constituted violent conduct.
“Jordan Thompson denied the charge against him, but an independent Regulatory Commission found it to be proven following a hearing and imposed the standard punishment of a three-match suspension for violent conduct. The Regulatory Commission’s written reasons will be published in due course.”
Thompson was banned with immediate effect so will miss tonight’s match against Stoke City at Deepdale.
He will also miss the Easter weekend games following the international break.
The midfielder will not be in the PNE squad for the trip to Leicester City on Good Friday and will also be in the stands for the home game against Queens Park Rangers on Easter Monday.
Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom said after the game that "there was no intent there whatsoever" and called the incident "really unfortunate".