The Football Association (FA) has introduced new rules mandating a minimum 10-game ban for players, managers, and officials found guilty of discrimination. Previously, suspensions for aggravated breaches ranged from six to 12 games. Aggravated breaches are defined as misconduct referencing ethnic origin, colour, race, nationality, religion, sex, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, or disability.

The FA stated its commitment to a game "free from discrimination," acknowledging that despite progress, it remains a challenge. The updated sanction guidelines require Regulatory Commissions to impose the 10-match minimum for these offenses. The FA aims to tackle this "abhorrent conduct" with enhanced measures.

While a minimum of 10 matches is now standard, suspensions exceeding this can be applied with significant aggravating factors. Conversely, mitigating factors and early admission of guilt could result in lesser punishments, with a six-match minimum in such scenarios. The only exception for a lesser sanction would be if the aggravated breach occurred solely in writing. Repeat offenses will result in stronger sanctions than the initial offense.