Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterCardiff City defender Krystian Bielik has been handed a two-match suspension and a �10,000 fine for misconduct after becoming embroiled in a physical altercation with a Portsmouth supporter last month.The ugly scenes unfolded during Cardiff Citys Championship fixture against Portsmouth on Saturday, September 5.The match had to be abruptly halted following an extraordinary touchline confrontation between the Polish international and a member of the crowd.Bielik banned for TWO matches after throttling supporterAs the ball went out of play, at around the 71st minute mark Bielik rushed over to the advertising hoardings to retrieve it and quickly restart the game.However, a Portsmouth supporter sitting in the front row deliberately threw the ball away to waste time. Bielik reacted by leaning over the advertising hoarding and appeared to grab the fan by the throat. You may like Brazil defender given HUGE, unprecedented ban after leg break tackle Pardew: "Meyler headbutt cost me financially and professionally" England's Jarell Quansah handed TWO game ban for Mexico red card The supporter slapped the Cardiff defender in the face in retaliation before stewards, teammates, and match officials intervened.Following a thorough review of the video evidence, the Football Association has taken decisive action against 28-year-old Bielik. The FA have confirmed the player's punishment in a statement released on Tuesday afternoon.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Bielik is formally charged with misconduct after it was alleged that he 'acted in an improper manner'. Bielik has subsequently admitted the charge.The FA confirmed that an independent regulatory commission was responsible for imposing the sanctions following a hearing.The player must now serve a two-match ban across all competitions and pay a fine totalling �10,000. Written reasons will be published in due course, as standard.TOPICSCardiff CityPortsmouthChampionshipJoe DonnohueSocial Links NavigationSenior Digital WriterJoe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.
