Former Socceroo Archie Thompson is calling for a lifetime ban for a spectator ejected from an A-League game in Mudgee for racially abusing Brisbane goalkeeper Jamie Young.

The incident occurred at Glen Willow Sports Stadium in the New South Wales country town, where Western Sydney Wanderers and Brisbane Roar drew 2-2 on Saturday.

Young, who is of Sri Lankan and Scottish descent, is believed to have responded to the remark, which is reported to have been made by a Wanderers supporter.