Preston midfielder Thompson banned for bottle kick

Saturday, 21 March 2026 06:00

By Shaun Moore

Preston midfielder Jordan Thompson has been given a three-match ban after kicking a water bottle that hit a Norwich City fan.

The incident happened last weekend in his club's 2-nil defeat at Carrow Road, as the 29-year-old was heading to their the bench after being substituted.

"What is he doing?!"

Preston's Jordan Thompson was caught kicking a bottle at the head of a Norwich fan on Saturday... 👀😳 pic.twitter.com/vi1LYFP4CX
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) March 16, 2026

Thompson will now miss their Championship games against Stoke, Leicester and QPR.

Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom called the incident "really unfortunate".

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