Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens has been handed a three-match touchline ban after his red card against Wanderers last month.

Wellens was sent off by referee Alex Chilowicz after clashing with Randell Williams during the second half at Brisbane Road.

Williams was looking to take a quick throw-in when the Orient boss intervened, reaching out to grab the wing-back and sparking an angry reaction from the Bolton bench. Wanderers’ assistant manager Pete Atherton was also booked for his part in the incident.

A statement on the official FA Spokesperson account read: “Richard Wellens, Leyton Orient’s head coach, has been given a three-match touchline ban and £2,000 fine for misconduct at their EFL League One game on Saturday, January 20 against Bolton Wanderers.

“The manager admitted that he acted improperly during the 81st minute, which led to his dismissal, and also by remaining in an area where he could directly view the rest of the game after being sent off. An independent Regulatory Commission imposed his sanctions following a hearing.”

Orient ended up beating the Whites 1-0, with Dan Agyei getting the decisive goal early in the second half.

Coach Matt Harrold performed media duties after the game following Wellens’ red card and gave his view on the clash.

“That is probably our frustration, that it did feel like they were picking the ball up and gaining probably five yards,” he said.

“Look, it is just a split-second reaction. I have just seen it again and it does look pretty light, he hasn’t elbowed him or grabbed him but he has maybe just stopped his momentum.

“It is maybe a touch harsh but you just don’t know, with the rules now, what you can and can’t do. It was a strange one, I have never really come across that situation to be honest.”