Thomas Taylor receives five-year ban for elbow assault in Welsh league
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Footballer Thomas Taylor has been banned from all football-related activities for five years after assaulting opponent Daniel Brookwell. The incident occurred during a fifth-tier match between Porthmadog FC and Trearddur Bay on January 17, 2026. Following a guilty plea to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, Taylor received a suspended jail sentence and was fined. The Football Association of Wales imposed the ban after a disciplinary hearing confirmed the charge of violent conduct. Taylor may appeal the decision by June 12, 2026.
- •Thomas Taylor suspended for elbowing Daniel Brookwell during a match.
- •Incident took place in a fifth-tier Welsh league on January 17, 2026.
- •Taylor received a five-and-half-month suspended jail sentence.
- •FAW confirmed the ban after a disciplinary hearing.
- •Taylor can appeal the decision until June 12, 2026.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Five-year football ban for elbow assault player
- 4:30 PMBBC Sport — Five-year football ban for elbow assault player
"Thomas Taylor attacked Daniel Brookwell during a fifth-tier Welsh league match between Porthmadog FC and Trearddur Bay on 17 January.
"Thomas Taylor attacked Daniel Brookwell during a fifth-tier Welsh league match between Porthmadog FC and Trearddur Bay on 17 January.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 4:30 PMFive-year football ban for elbow assault player
Thomas Taylor attacked Daniel Brookwell during a fifth-tier Welsh league match between Porthmadog FC and Trearddur Bay on 17 January.
- BBC SportJun 9, 2026, 4:30 PMFive-year football ban for elbow assault player
Thomas Taylor attacked Daniel Brookwell during a fifth-tier Welsh league match between Porthmadog FC and Trearddur Bay on 17 January.
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