Bristol City's Mark Sykes suspended for four matches due to 'violent conduct'

It follows an incident during last week's match which the officials didn't originally see

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 24th Mar 2023
Last updated 9th Jun 2024

The Football Association have confirmed midfielder Mark Sykes has been suspended from playing for four matches.

It follows an incident last week during their away match against Swansea - with the Robins coming home empty handed suffering a 2-0 defeat.

The player has been suspended from playing in the next four games following an 'incident' which happened on the pitch during the 81st minute of that Sky Bet Championship match.

A statement from the FA read: “The midfielder’s behaviour was not seen by the match officials at the time, but it was caught on camera, and The FA subsequently alleged that it constitutes violent conduct.

"Mark Sykes denied the charge against him, but it was found to be proven by an independent Regulatory Commission following a hearing, and a four-match suspension applies.

"The standard punishment for violent conduct is a three-match suspension. However a four-match suspension applies in this case as Mark Sykes was sent off earlier this season."

This means he will miss Bristol City's games against Reading, Stoke City, Middlesbrough and Watford.

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