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

Evening Standard · Tashan Deniran-Alleyne · 2026-11-06 10:37 UTC

Gunners will be without the youngster against Hull this weekend

Arsenal youngster Max Dowman "gave the referee a decision to make" after being sent off against Fleetwood Town last month, a Football Association (FA) commission has found.

The 16-year-old was shown a straight red card late on at Highbury Stadium, compounding a miserable night for the Gunners as they were sent tumbling out of the Carabao Cup at the fourth round by the League Two side on penalties.

Dowman was given his marching orders for kicking out after a heavy challenge from Fleetwood midfielder Harrison Neal.

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