Northampton Town appeal red card against Crawley Town

The referee's report confirms McGowan was dismissed for ‘violent conduct’ but the club have lodged an appeal against that decision. The incident occurred in the 72nd minute when McGowan tangled with Jack Roles whilst waiting for a throw-in to be taken.

There appeared to be very little contact between the two but Roles crumpled to the ground clutching both his face and his leg. Referee Ross Joyce consulted with his linesman before showing the Cobblers defender a straight red card. Roles needed treatment but was fine to carry on.

The result of the appeal is expected to be known on Tuesday afternoon. McGowan is currently facing a three-game ban.

Fans from both sides took to social media to comment on the incident.

@H86Andy said: “What an earth is Jack Roles doing here?” while Conor Jackson-Ryan said: “Never a red, nearly cost us the game”

Scott Lindsey said after the game: ““I didn’t really see the red card incident but I did think the standard of the officiating today was poor.”