Why Arsenal failed with Max Dowman red card appeal as FA release statement

Gunners will be without the youngster against Hull this weekend…

By Tashan Deniran-Alleyne · Standard

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 10:37 AM

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The FA rejected Arsenal's appeal against Max Dowman's red card, upholding his three-match domestic suspension.
A commission concluded Dowman attempted a retaliatory kick against Fleetwood Town midfielder Harrison Neal.
The commission ruled Dowman's young age was not a relevant factor to reduce the sanction.

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An Independent Regulatory Commission rejected Arsenal's appeal against Max Dowman's red card, upholding his three-match domestic suspension. The 16-year-old was sent off for violent conduct after kicking out at Fleetwood Town midfielder Harrison Neal during Arsenal's Carabao Cup defeat.

According to the FA's written reasons, the majority of the commission determined Dowman forcefully attempted a retaliatory kick, leaving the referee no choice. The panel unanimously agreed the suspension was not clearly excessive and dismissed Dowman's age as a mitigating factor.

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Why Arsenal failed with Max Dowman red card appeal as FA release statement

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