Magennis Charged Over Headbutt

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Kilmarnock striker Josh Magennis faces a two-match ban after being cited for headbutting team-mate Jamie Hamill.

Magennis has been offered a two-match ban after being charged with violent conduct by Scottish Football Association compliance officer Tony McGlennan. Magennis and Hamill went head to head during their team's 4-1 win at Partick Thistle on Saturday before the Northern Ireland international thrust his head into the midfielder.

Magennis had just conceded a free-kick with his side leading 1-0 and they went on to secure their Scottish Premiership status for another season.

Neither player was punished by referee John Beaton, who was himself headbutted by a player while officiating in a Saudi Arabian derby earlier this month.

Kilmarnock have until 3pm on Wednesday to respond.

The SFA also confirmed the receipt of unfair dismissal claims from Motherwell and Ross County.

Motherwell announced on Monday they were appealing against Scott McDonald's red card in their 2-1 defeat by St Mirren on Saturday. The Australia international, who was sent off for catching Thomas Reilly with his arm, will miss the first leg of Motherwell's relegation play-off if his challenge fails.

County have appealed against the dismissal of Filip Kiss during their 2-1 victory over Hamilton. The Slovakian midfielder was sent off for a clash with Darian MacKinnon and faces a two-game ban.

All the hearings, as well as Thistle winger Steven Lawless's betting charge, will take place on Thursday.