FA investigates discriminatory comment to Premier League referee in 2026

The FA is examining an alleged discriminatory remark made to referee Sunny Singh Gill during a National League match in 2026.

Match officials targeted The Football Association has launched an investigation into a reported discriminatory comment directed at referee Sunny Singh Gill during the National League clash between Solihull Moors and Boston United on a Saturday in 2026. Gill took immediate action by pausing the match shortly after Solihull Moors player Conor Wilkinson received a straight red card in the 66th minute. An FA spokesperson confirmed awareness of the incident and emphasized that the governing body is treating the matter with seriousness while awaiting the referee’s official report before determining next steps. The game was paused for about 20 minutes while the score remained tied at 0-0 before both teams resumed play. ## Refereeing body backs official PGMOL, the organization overseeing match officials, expressed full backing for referee Sunny Singh Gill following the alleged discriminatory remark made during the National League fixture. The body confirmed that Gill will submit his detailed match report and stated they would collaborate closely with the FA to address the serious and concerning nature of the incident. PGMOL’s commitment underscores the gravity of the allegations and the need for a thorough review of the circumstances surrounding the match. ## Boston secures late victory The game resumed after a temporary halt, with the score still deadlocked at 0-0. Boston United capitalized on the remaining time, scoring three goals in the final 23 minutes to secure a 3-0 win over Solihull Moors. The dramatic turnaround shifted the momentum firmly in Boston’s favor and marked a decisive outcome in the tightly contested encounter. ## Solihull manager denies allegations Solihull Moors manager Chris Millington addressed the post-match discussion and strongly refuted the accusation implicating one of his players in the alleged discriminatory remark. In a statement shared via the club’s social media channels, Millington declared, "There's been an accusation made against a player who isn't ever going to be guilty of that type of behaviour, and who definitely isn't based on the weight of evidence supplied by our players and the opposition players, who all tell a very different story to the one that the referee believed to be true." The manager insisted on the player’s innocence despite the referee’s interpretation of events. ## Boston boss questions the incident Boston United manager Paul Hurst offered an alternative perspective on the alleged comment, suggesting it may have been a case of mishearing or misunderstanding. Hurst mentioned to the Non-League Paper that the assistant referee had potentially misinterpreted a player’s words, stating, "The assistant has heard [a player] say a word and I think he has come up with the wrong word. I don't believe that was said and that's from numerous people out there." Hurst’s remarks indicated skepticism about the validity of the allegation.