Crystal Palace appeal rejected as Jean-Philippe Mateta serves three-match ban

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta will serve a three-match ban after an independent commission rejected the club's appeal against his red card, the FA confirmed on Wednesday. Mateta was sent off after 13 minutes of Saturday's 2-0 Premier League defeat at Tottenham for a late challenge on Micky van de Ven. According to ESPN, Palace's appeal was turned down, and the suspension rules the Frenchman out of domestic fixtures against Liverpool, Coventry and Hull.

Why did Mateta's red card appeal fail?

According to Yahoo Sports, the FA confirmed on Wednesday that an independent commission rejected both of Crystal Palace's pleas: that Mateta's dismissal was unjust and that the ban was excessive. ESPN also reported that Palace's appeal against the red card had been turned down.

Palace had argued the contact was accidental, and Yahoo Sports reported that Mateta said he was watching the ball. The commission was not persuaded, so the three-match domestic suspension stands and manager Pierre Sage, who succeeded Oliver Glasner according to the London Evening Standard, must plan without his striker.

What happened in Tottenham v Crystal Palace?

Yahoo Sports reported that Mateta was sent off after 13 minutes for a late challenge on Micky van de Ven, with studs making contact around the defender's ankle. Referee Michael Oliver first showed a yellow card, but a VAR review upgraded it to a straight red.

Crystal Palace played most of the game with 10 men and, according to Yahoo Sports, conceded twice after the dismissal as Tottenham won 2-0. The London Evening Standard noted that Van de Ven is the Tottenham captain.

Which Crystal Palace fixtures will Mateta miss?

According to Yahoo Sports, Mateta's three-match domestic ban covers Crystal Palace's home fixture against Liverpool on 8 November, the Coventry fixture on 21 November and the home game against Hull on 29 November. The London Evening Standard reported that Liverpool visit Selhurst Park on Sunday, and that the Coventry and Hull fixtures come after the November international break.

The suspension does not apply in Europe. Yahoo Sports reported that Mateta is still eligible for Thursday's Europa League tie with Hoffenheim and the later meeting with Real Sociedad. The London Evening Standard said Palace host Hoffenheim on Thursday night and sit 15th in the Europa League league-phase table.

Where are Crystal Palace and Tottenham in the Premier League table?

Crystal Palace are 18th in the Premier League table with 7 points from 9 games, having won 2, drawn 1 and lost 6, with a goal difference of -12. The London Evening Standard placed Palace in the relegation zone.

Tottenham Hotspur are 9th with 12 points from 9 matches, having won 3, drawn 3 and lost 3, with a goal difference of 0. According to the London Evening Standard, Mateta, a 29-year-old Frenchman, has scored once this season and has also had a hamstring layoff.