Cobblers lose their red card appeal over early dismissal on derby day at Peterborough United
Northampton Town's appeal against the red card shown to Jack Perkins at Peterborough United on Saturday has been rejected.
Cobblers argued the punishment was inconsistent, excessive and disproportionate and that excessive force was not used.
The club submitted video evidence and cited two Premier League incidents from last weekend where, with the benefit of VAR and having been reviewed by various match officials, the incidents resulted in a yellow card on one occasion and no action being taken in another.
However, club’s appeal was rejected and Perkins must now serve a three match ban. He will miss games against Wimbledon, Burton and Huddersfield.