Cotterill handed three-game ban following red card against Grimsby

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:38 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Cotterill handed three-game ban following red card against Grimsby
Summary

Steve Cotterill, manager of Cheltenham Town, has received a three-game touchline ban from the Football Association after being sent off during their recent match against Grimsby Town, which ended in a 2-2 draw. The incident occurred at the conclusion of the game, involving a confrontation with Grimsby coach Raymond Shearwood. Alongside his ban, Cotterill has been fined £2,250. Grimsby's Shearwood has received a one-game ban and a £450 fine. Both clubs were also penalized, with Cheltenham fined £6,750 and Grimsby fined £5,500 for improper conduct. Cotterill will miss key upcoming matches, including an away game at Colchester and a home game against Chesterfield, as well as an EFL Trophy fixture against Exeter.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Cotterill banned for three games after a red card incident.
  • Match ended in a 2-2 draw with Grimsby Town.
  • Cotterill fined £2,250; Shearwood fined £450.
  • Cheltenham fined £6,750; Grimsby fined £5,500.
  • Cotterill misses multiple matches including EFL Trophy.
Latest Updates
  • 9:38 AMYahoo SportsCotterill given three-game ban for Grimsby red card
What they're saying
"

Cheltenham manager Steve Cotterill is given a three-game touchline ban by the FA, while the Robins and Grimsby are also fined.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days