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Coleraine have confirmed they intend to appeal a 10-match suspension handed down to Jamie Glackin by the Irish FA while Linfield fans won’t be allowed into Windsor Park for next month’s home clash with Newry City after the Blues received a one game ban following last week’s crowd trouble at The Oval.

Glackin is alleged to have breached Article 27.2 of the Irish FA disciplinary code, which states: "Anyone who offends the dignity of a person or group of persons through contemptuous, discriminatory or denigratory words or actions concerning disability, gender or sexual orientation shall be suspended for a minimum of 10 matches.

“Furthermore, a fine shall be imposed. Where the perpetrator is a player a minimum fine of £500 will be imposed on senior clubs.”

It’s a massive blow for Coleraine, who have also been fined £500 and will now be without one of their star players for next month’s showpiece Irish League Cup final against Linfield.

Glackin has scored three goals in 24 league appearances for the Bannsiders this season and will be unavailable for their run-in should the appeal be denied.

The 28-year-old had just recently returned from suspension after being red carded against Carrick Rangers on January 24.

“Coleraine FC have been made aware by the Irish FA Disciplinary Code in relation to a ten match ban for Jamie Glackin,” the club said on their official website.

“The club can confirm that they will appeal the decision. No further statement will be made at this time.”

Meanwhile, following objects being thrown onto the pitch during a recent 3-0 Danske Bank Premiership defeat to Glentoran, Linfield fans are set to be banned from attending their home match with Newry on March 18.

Glens goalkeeper Aaron McCarey and captain Marcus Kane were allegedly struck with the game stopped twice due to the unsavoury scenes while Blues boss David Healy said at the time that it was “a poor, poor night” for Linfield on and off the pitch.

“Linfield FC notes the correspondence received from the IFA disciplinary committee,” Linfield said on their official website. “The club will consider the findings and provide an update in due course.”

At time of going to print, the Irish FA had yet to confirm either disciplinary issue publicly or comment on the relevant punishments.

Disciplinary updates: Coleraine's Jamie Glackin handed 10 match ban, Linfield supporters set to miss Newry City clash after fan trouble