Anti-abuse football organisation Kick It Out have released a statement condemning the Football Association's decision to fine a non-league side for walking off the pitch after being subject to racist abuse.
Padiham FC were fined £165 for abandoning a game against Congleton Town in October 2018 after goalkeeper Tony Aghayere was allegedly racially abused. By contract, Congleton were fined just £160 for their role in the incident, despite it being their supporters who were accused of racism.
Padiham's fixture at Congleton was called off after their keeper was racially abused & manager Liam Smith removed all of his players from the pitch.