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FA contact clubs over betting patterns

The FA has issued a statement saying they have contacted all Blue Square Bet South following “suspicious betting activity” on several matches played in the division.

The Football Association and Gambling Commission were made aware of suspicious betting patterns and the FA has since contacted all 22 clubs in the division advising them “immediately of our concern about this suspicious betting activity”.

A statement on the FA’s website says, “Following recent communications with the Gambling Commission, The FA, in conjunction with the Football Conference, is contacting all clubs playing in the Football Conference South to advise them immediately of our concern about this suspicious betting activity.

“Clubs have also been asked to remind their players and officials of their responsibilities under the betting and integrity rules of The FA.

“Anyone with any information regarding possible breaches of these rules has been advised to come forward to The FA or to the Gambling Commission.

“In the meantime, we are continuing to work together with the Gambling Commission’s Sports Betting Intelligence Unit in further assessing the evidence regarding these suspicious betting patterns.

“The FA will be making no further comment on this matter.”

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