Aldershot Town have announced that they have received notice from the FA which confirms that striker Danny Hylton has been issued with an eight-match ban along with a £1000 fine for twice breaching FA rule E3 during the clubs League Two fixture with Barnet at Underhill on 15th October 2011.
Both breaches included "abusive and insulting words with a reference to ethnic origin, race and nationality, towards a participant."
The club confirmed also confirmed that the ban will commence with immediate effect and that he has also been warned about his future conduct.
Through FA rules, the club are entitled to a appeal the decision within 14 days, however the club have declined to confirm whether or not this will be considered and have stated that they will make no further comments regarding the matter at this stage.