Hereford United manager John Trewick faces a touch-line ban, perhaps for as many as three games, after being sent to the stands on Tuesday evening during the game against Northampton.
Trewick can appeal against any ban but this seems unlikely given the evidence.
When a player is sent off, any ban starts with the next game but it is unclear if the same happens with managers.
Speculation that chairman Graham Turner, who also has the title of director of football, might take over at pitch-side as early as Saturday remains to be confirmed.