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Krystian Bielik suspended for two matches after Portsmouth altercation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 1:39 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Krystian Bielik suspended for two matches after Portsmouth altercation

Summary

Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik has been banned for two games and fined £10,000 by the Football Association for misconduct involving a Portsmouth fan. The incident occurred during Cardiff's 2-0 Championship defeat at Portsmouth on September 5. Bielik admitted to acting improperly after a physical altercation while retrieving a ball. While no further action will be taken by Hampshire Police, Bielik's suspension means he will miss matches against Blackburn Rovers and Watford. The FA will release detailed reasons for its decision in due course.

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By the Numbers

•Bielik suspended for two games and fined £10,000 by the FA.
•Incident involved a Portsmouth fan during a match on September 5.
•Bielik's suspension includes games against Blackburn and Watford.
•Hampshire Police concluded no further action was necessary.
•Portsmouth coach John Mousinho expressed frustration over the incident.

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1:39 PMYahoo Sports — Cardiff's Bielik banned over Portsmouth incident

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The Football Association bans Cardiff City defender Krystian Bielik for two games and fines him £10,000 after he admitted a case of misconduct involving a Portsmouth fan.
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