West Ham United are waiting to discover whether Taty Castellanos will face disciplinary action following Millwall’s complaint after Saturday’s 2-2 draw at The Den.
Millwall goalkeeper Filip Marschall alleged that Castellanos spat at him during a second-half confrontation.
The allegation remains unproven and no FA charge has been announced.
However, the potential consequences are significant if the incident ultimately results in disciplinary action.
Our original Taty Castellanos complaint update contains the full background to the incident.
What happened between Castellanos and Marschall?
The incident occurred around the 65th minute of Saturday’s East London derby.
Marschall complained to referee Paul Tierney following an altercation with Castellanos inside the penalty area.
Sky Sports reported that the allegation was then communicated to fourth official Lewis Smith.
Millwall subsequently lodged a formal complaint.
Reuters reported that video footage could now form part of any review of the incident.
There has been no finding that Castellanos spat at Marschall.
What happens next after the Millwall complaint?
The next step depends on whether the Football Association believes there is sufficient evidence to take disciplinary action.
Available match footage can be examined alongside information provided by match officials and the clubs.
No charge has been confirmed at this stage.
That distinction remains important.
Castellanos is currently available for selection and no suspension has been imposed.
Sky Sports revisited the incident on Monday’s Ref Watch programme, with Dermot Gallagher and Jay Bothroyd discussing the major refereeing controversies from the derby.
The Sky Sports Ref Watch discussion keeps the allegation firmly in the spotlight while West Ham await any official development.
Could Taty Castellanos receive a six-match suspension?
Potentially.
FA disciplinary regulations list spitting at an opponent or another person as an offence carrying a six-match suspension.
The FA’s disciplinary regulations set out the sanctions applicable to sending-off offences during the 2026/27 season.
Reuters also reported after the Millwall match that Castellanos could face a six-game ban if the allegation is proven.
That would represent a significant setback for Nuno Espírito Santo.
West Ham are already preparing to face Queens Park Rangers without Mohamadou Kanté following his late red card at The Den.
Our Mohamadou Kanté suspension update explains why the midfielder is set to miss the QPR fixture.
What would a Castellanos ban mean for West Ham?
Castellanos had only recently returned to form following an injury absence.
He scored and assisted in West Ham’s 6-0 victory over Wrexham and has remained an important part of Nuno’s attacking rotation alongside Joel Piroe.
Losing him for an extended spell would therefore reduce West Ham’s attacking options during a busy October schedule.
The Hammers return from the international break against QPR before facing Lincoln City and Swansea City in quick succession.
The full sequence of upcoming matches can be followed through our West Ham fixtures and results hub.
For now, the position remains straightforward.
Millwall have made a serious allegation, Castellanos has not been charged, and no suspension has been imposed.
West Ham must wait for any official FA development before the striker’s availability changes.
