Frank Lampard hit with touchline ban! Chelsea legend sanctioned for heated clash with referee after Coventry's defeat to Burnley

Lampard was sent off at the end of Coventry's 2-1 loss to Burnley earlier this month and was alleged to have "acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour” towards referee James Bell. Now, the Football Association state he will serve a one-game ban and has been fined £2,000 for misconduct.

On the FA Spokesperson X account: "Frank Lampard has been given a one-match touchline ban and a £2,000 fine for misconduct at the EFL Championship fixture between Coventry City and Burnley on April 5. It was alleged that the manager acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a match official after the final whistle, which led to his dismissal. Frank Lampard subsequently admitted the charge against him and the standard penalty has been imposed with immediate effect."

Since taking over at the Sky Blues last November, Lampard has led Coventry from relegation contenders to Championship play-off hopefuls. He is doing a stellar job at present but he will miss Monday night's crucial clash away to Hull City due to this touchline ban.

Lampard will return to the dugout when his Coventry side, who sit sixth in the table, take on fellow play-off contenders West Brom on Friday.