FA bans West Brom forward in rare ruling after handball goal
- West Bromwich Albion forward Aune Heggebo has been handed a two-match suspension by the Football Association for successful deception of a match official after scoring with his hand during a 2-1 Championship victory over Norwich City.
- An independent regulatory commission found the misconduct charge under FA Rule E3.1 proven after Heggebo contested the decision regarding his controversial 75th-minute goal at Carrow Road.
- West Brom highlighted that the charge is believed to be the first of its kind in English football, resulting from regulatory rule changes introduced prior to the 2024-25 season.
- The Midlands club maintained that the contact was accidental following a deflection off Norwich’s goalkeeper, confirming plans to write to the FA to request official clarification on future expectations while affirming their support for Heggebo after claiming the charge was “the first of its kind in English football”.
- Following their opening day win and a 4-1 Carabao Cup victory over Rotherham, West Brom must now navigate Heggebo’s suspension as they prepare for upcoming fixtures against Burnley and Newcastle United.
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