A Darlington fan who aimed misogynistic abuse at female official Emily Carney has been banned from home matches for 12 months.
The supporter was identified by both eyewitnesses and video footage following an incident during the first half of the Quakers' 5-2 National League North victory at Scarborough on January 2.
Away teams, as well as the Football Association and the National League, will also be informed of the sanction.
A statement on the club's official website said: "Darlington Football Club have banned a supporter for 12 months for shouting misogynist abuse at a female assistant referee during the game at Scarborough on January 2.
"The person concerned was positively identified by eyewitnesses and video/media. We thank those supporters and match officials who assisted in this matter and in 'calling out' this unacceptable behaviour.
"The club has decided to ban the individual from our home matches for 12 months subject to appeal in accordance with club protocols. We will also be informing the Football Association and the National League and host teams for our away fixtures."
Referee Dean Watson briefly stopped the game at the Flamingo Land Stadium during the first half after assistant Carney reported the incident and an announcement was made over the public address system, while Darlington issued an apology and an appeal for witnesses
