Marco Silva's appeal against a one-game touchline ban and £90,000 fine was partially upheld by an independent review panel. The Fulham manager faced punishment after criticising referee John Brooks following a 1-0 Premier League defeat to West Ham on 4 March 2026. The FA initially imposed a suspended ban, later fully lifted by the appeal board, rendering it inactive until at least the 2026-27 season. Silva's comments implied bias and questioned the integrity of match official John Brooks in post-match remarks. The FA has not disclosed the reduced penalty amount, with the appeal board's written reasoning to be published later.