# Cwmbran veterans’ match halted after referee allegedly assaulted by player

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/football-match-for-veterans-is-abandoned-after-referee-is-attacked-on-pitch-by-ageing-player/
- Published: 2026-10-29T12:08:13+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-29T12:28:13+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16248885/Football-match-VETERANS-abandoned-referee-attacked.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Football, Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Veterans’ match abandoned after an alleged attack on the referee.
- The game was stopped with Tiger Bay leading 4-3.
- Police and football authorities are investigating.

## Summary

A veterans’ football match in Cwmbran was abandoned after a player allegedly assaulted the referee, following a red card in the 77th minute. Police and football authorities are investigating, and the incident has renewed attention on abuse of match officials.

The match between Cwmbran Celtic over-40s and Tiger Bay Veterans was stopped with Tiger Bay leading 4-3. Cwmbran Celtic said nobody associated with its club was involved and that it is cooperating with the investigation. Gwent Police said it received a report at about 4.05pm on 26 October concerning an alleged assault the previous day; the South Wales Football Association and Welsh Veterans FA are also investigating.

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