# Max Dowman to miss three games after Arsenal’s red card appeal rejected

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/max-dowman-to-miss-three-games-after-arsenals-red-card-appeal-rejected/
- Published: 2026-10-29T17:57:45+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-29T19:16:18+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/29/max-dowman-to-miss-three-arsenal-matches-fa-rejects-red-card-appeal-fleetwood
- Topics: Business, Markets, Sport

## Key points

- Dowman’s red-card appeal was rejected.
- He will miss Arsenal’s next three matches.
- Fleetwood beat Arsenal on penalties to reach the quarter-finals.

## Summary

Arsenal’s appeal over Max Dowman’s red card and three-match ban has been rejected by an independent commission. The 16-year-old will miss three upcoming matches, including Sunday’s Premier League trip to Liverpool.

Dowman was sent off for kicking out at Harrison Neal after a tackle in Arsenal’s 1-1 Carabao Cup draw at Fleetwood, which Fleetwood won on penalties. The Football Association dismissed Arsenal’s claims of wrongful dismissal and excessive punishment; its written reasons are due to be published later. Fleetwood advanced to the quarter-finals, where they will host Everton or Newcastle.

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