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Arsenal to appeal against Dowman red card

Arsenal to appeal against Dowman red card

Summary

Arsenal will appeal Max Dowman’s straight red card in their Carabao Cup tie against Fleetwood. The 16-year-old was dismissed after his foot made contact with Fleetwood’s Harrison Neal following a heavy challenge; Fleetwood later won the 1-1 match on penalties.

Key Facts

  • Dowman received a straight red card in the 85th minute.
  • The incident followed a heavy challenge by Fleetwood player Harrison Neal.
  • Dowman’s foot made contact with Neal, although he did not fully kick out.
  • The match ended 1-1 before Fleetwood won the penalty shootout 5-3.
  • Fleetwood play in League Two, while Arsenal are Premier League champions.
  • It was Dowman’s second red card this month; he was also sent off for England Under-19s.
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