Barnsley kicked out of FA Cup
It's after playing an ineligible player
Barnsley have been removed from the FA Cup.
It's after playing an ineligible player in their first round replay against Horsham FC.
Horsham have now been awarded the tie and will progress through to the second round where they face Sutton.
Barnsley were in breach of FA Cup Rule 103 as the player was not eligible for the original first round match on November 3.
In a statement the club said:
"An administrative error was brought to our attention regarding the eligibility of a player who played in last Tuesday's game with Horsham FC.
"The club has fully cooperated with the investigation and has accepted the FA’s decision.
"We have been in contact with Horsham FC and would like to thank the club and Chairman for their understanding and cooperation throughout this process.
"We would like to apologise to our fans, players and staff for this regrettable error.
"This mistake - although unintentional - falls way below the high standards we set at this club and is simply not what you deserve.
"We have already conducted a full internal investigation and have subsequently put safeguards in place to ensure this will never happen again."