Burnley boss Vincent Kompany hit with touchline ban and fine after Chelsea red card

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany has been slapped with a two-match touchline ban by the FA following his red card against Chelsea match last month.

Kompany was shown the red card during Burnley's 2-2 draw at Chelsea on March 30 due to his protests against a penalty decision that also resulted in defender Lorenz Assignon being sent off.

The Football Association confirmed in a statement that Kompany must serve a one-game ban immediately, with the other suspended until the end of the year. Additionally, the Belgian was also fined £10,000.

“Burnley FC’s Vincent Kompany has been fined £10,000 and suspended from the touchline for two matches following misconduct at their Premier League game against Chelsea FC on Saturday 30 March,” the FA statement said.

“One match is to be served immediately and one match suspended until 31 December 2024. The manager admitted that his language and/or behaviour in the 40th minute of the fixture was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting towards a match official and/or questioned the integrity of a match official.

“An independent regulatory commission imposed his sanctions following a subsequent hearing.”

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Burnley, currently battling relegation and sitting second from bottom in the Premier League, will host Brighton at Turf Moor on Saturday, with Kompany watching from the stands.

Kompany, who spent 11 seasons as a player for Manchester City, admitted he apologised to referee Darren England for his choice of words after his dismissal at Stamford Bridge.