An FA statement read: "Joseph Barton will serve a touchline ban for Fleetwood Town's next two matches after he was charged with misconduct.

"This follows an independent regulatory commission hearing today where he admitted his language towards a match official and match referee both during and after the game against Bristol Rovers on 22/12/2018 was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned their integrity.

"He was also fined £2,000."

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