Arsenal lose appeal against Dowman red card, FA says

The English FA dismissed Arsenal's appeal against Max Dowman's red card in Tuesday's ​League Cup defeat, the governing body said ‌on Thursday.

The 16-year-old was sent off in the 85th minute for kicking out at Harrison Neal ​following a heavy challenge as 10-man ​Arsenal went on to lose 5-3 on ⁠penalties to fourth-tier Fleetwood Town after a ​1-1 draw.

Arsenal subsequently appealed the dismissal and the ​severity of the punishment, but the FA said an independent regulatory commission had rejected both claims.

"An independent ​Regulatory Commission has dismissed claims of both ​wrongful dismissal and excessive punishment for Max Dowman. The ‌Arsenal ⁠player... will be suspended for three matches," the FA said in a statement.

The FA added that the commission's written reasons would be ​published in ​due course.

Dowman ⁠will miss Arsenal's next three domestic fixtures against Liverpool, Hull City ​and Newcastle United, ruling him out ​of ⁠domestic action until Arsenal host Manchester City on 29 November.

The suspension does not apply to ⁠European ​competitions, meaning Dowman remains ​available for Arsenal's Champions League match against Slavia Prague on ​4  ​November.