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Wrexham fined after fielding two ineligible players

Wrexham AFC have been fined £75,000 - of which £25,000 is suspended - by the English Football League after two incidents of fielding ineligible players this season.

The Leader

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 8:19 PM

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Wrexham AFC received a £75,000 fine from the EFL for fielding two ineligible players, with £25,000 suspended.
Issa Kaboré played against Birmingham City before his right-to-work documents were properly submitted to the league.
Callum O'Hare was named as an unused substitute against Millwall prior to completing his registration on time.

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Wrexham AFC has been fined £75,000 by the English Football League, with £25,000 of the penalty suspended, after fielding two ineligible players in Championship matches this season. The breaches involved Issa Kaboré and Callum O'Hare across separate fixtures against Birmingham City and Millwall, leading the club to reach an Agreed Decision with the EFL.

Kaboré appeared as a substitute in a 2-1 defeat to Birmingham on August 28 despite right-to-work documentation not being properly submitted. O'Hare was an unused substitute in a 3-0 victory over Millwall on September 2 before his registration was finalized in time. Wrexham confirmed it is taking steps to prevent future registration issues.

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