Charlie Hughes is set to miss this weekend’s Yorkshire derby against Sheffield Wednesday after The Football Associationrejected Hull City’s appeal over his red card at West Bromwich Albion.
The defender was sent off shortly before half-time following a challenge on Jed Wallace just outside the penalty area. Referee Josh Smith wasted no time in issuing a straight red, leaving Hull to continue the match with 10 men while already trailing to Josh Maja’s opener. The Tigers went on to suffer a 3-0 defeat.
Head coach Sergej Jakirovic had confirmed post-match that the club would contest the decision, but the appeal has now been unsuccessful. As a result, Hughes will serve a one-match suspension under denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity (DOGSO) rules and sit out only this weekend’s fixture before returning for the trip to Oxford United on Good Friday.
Former Albion defender Semi Ajayi admitted the call was debatable, suggesting the situation was not a clear-cut scoring chance and describing the decision as somewhat harsh despite understanding the referee’s reasoning.
The red card was Hull’s first of the campaign and the second of Hughes’ career.
Meanwhile, there is more positive news regarding Lewie Coyle, whose ankle injury is not as serious as initially feared. Although the captain left the pitch at The Hawthorns in a protective boot after a difficult first half, scans indicate no major damage. He is expected to miss the Sheffield Wednesday clash but could return in time for the crucial Easter fixtures.
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