Newport and Grimsby have both been fined by the Football Association for failing to control their players during their League Two encounter on February 6.

The incident happened in the 36th minute after Scot Bennett’s late challenge on Grimsby’s Stefan Payne, which earned the Newport player a straight red card.

Both clubs have accepted the charge and will be fined £1,000 each.

A statement from the FA said: “Newport County ACF and Grimsby Town FC have both been fined £1,000 after they admitted a charge for a breach of FA Rule E20 and accepted the standard penalty.

“Both clubs failed to ensure that their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion during the 36th minute of their EFL League Two game on Saturday 6 February 2021.”