FA charge referee observer following Kenilworth Road clash
Brian Curson has until this Friday to provide a response
A referee match observer is facing potential action from the Football Association after being charged for allegedly using ‘abusive or insulting’ language with reference to ‘race, ethnic origin or nationality’ before a League One fixture staged at Kenilworth Road this season.
Former English Football League referee, Brian Curson, has been hit with the breach of FA rules after the misconduct incident before November’s League One fixture between Luton Town and Rotherham United that finished in a goalless draw. A statement from the FA said: “A referee match observer has been charged with breaching FA Rule E3 at the EFL League One fixture between Luton Town and Rotherham United on Saturday 15 November 2025.
"It's alleged Brian Curson acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words before the fixture, which is contrary to FA Rule E3.1 It's further alleged that this constitutes an 'Aggravated Breach', which is defined in FA Rule E3.2 as it included a reference, whether express or implied, to ethnic origin and/or race and/or nationality. Brian Curson has until Friday 8 May 2026 to provide a response.”