The FA is set to investigate an alleged discriminatory remark made towards referee Sunny Singh Gill during Boston United’s 3-0 win against Solihull Moors.
The incident occurred during a National League fixture that was ultimately overshadowed by events in the second half, as both teams were taken off the pitch following a flashpoint involving Solihull striker Conor Wilkinson.
Wilkinson had been shown a straight red card in the 66th minute, with the dismissal reportedly linked to something he said rather than a physical challenge. In the immediate aftermath, referee Sunny Singh Gill halted proceedings and led both sets of players off the field, resulting in a delay of around 20 minutes while the situation was addressed.
In a statement released after the match, the Football Association confirmed it was aware of the alleged incident and would be reviewing the referee’s report.
“We are aware of an alleged incident of discrimination towards the referee during the National League match between Solihull Moors and Boston United.
“We are taking this matter very seriously and will review the details of the match official’s report before taking the appropriate action.”
Support has also been offered to the match official by Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), which works closely with referees across the English game.
“We are offering our full support to the referee following an alleged discriminatory comment directed towards him during today’s National League match between Solihull Moors and Boston United.
“The referee will submit his match report and we will work closely with The FA on this extremely important and concerning matter.”
When the match eventually resumed, Boston United responded in emphatic fashion, capitalising on their numerical advantage to secure a comprehensive 3-0 victory.
Play will resume shortly, with Solihull at a one-man disadvantage…
🟡 0-0 ⚪️
— Boston United (@bostonunited) April 18, 2026
The breakthrough came almost immediately after the restart, with Lewis Baines turning the ball into his own net to give Boston the lead. From there, the visitors took control, and their dominance was reflected on the scoresheet.
Jacob Hazel doubled the advantage in the 77th minute after being set up by Marcel Lavinier, continuing a strong attacking display against a Solihull side that struggled to regroup following the disruption.
The result was put beyond doubt in the closing stages, as Frankie Maguire added a third in the 90th minute, marking his sixth league goal of the campaign and capping a decisive performance.
The win saw Boston move above Solihull in the National League table, but the result itself is likely to be secondary to the investigation now set to follow. Allegations of discriminatory language are treated with the utmost seriousness by the game’s governing bodies, and the referee’s report will form the basis of any potential disciplinary action.
For now, attention turns to the findings of that report and the FA’s next steps, with the incident casting a significant shadow over what was otherwise a straightforward victory on the pitch.
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